Painters in Dunn County, Wisconsin
Dunn County, Wisconsin has 4 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 79 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.6 across Wisconsin.
Dunn County ranks 26 of 41 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $77,468 per employee a year.
Across Wisconsin, painters earn a median of $50,020 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 4
- Their employees
- 79
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.1
Painters in Dunn County: businesses and jobs
| Dunn County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 710 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 79 | 3,102 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $6,120,000 | $174,032,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.1 | 2.6 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Dunn County
| Dunn County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 15.8% (±1.2 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 6.5% (±1.2 points) | 10.3% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 5.8% (±0.9 points) | 9.4% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 14.3% (±1.4 points) | 14.2% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 15.8% (±1.2 points) in Dunn County, lower than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 6.5% (±1.2 points) in Dunn County, lower than across Wisconsin (10.3%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 5.8% (±0.9 points) in Dunn County, lower than across Wisconsin (9.4%).
Places in Dunn County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menomonie | 16,539 | 45.1% | 59.6% |
| Town of Menomonie | 3,422 | 48.5% | 10.9% |
| Town of Tainter | 2,648 | 43.0% | 14.3% |
| Tainter Lake | 2,609 | 41.7% | 11.8% |
| Town of Red Cedar | 2,042 | 31.7% | 7.1% |
| Town of Elk Mound | 1,825 | 22.2% | 12.8% |
| Town of Spring Brook | 1,760 | 37.5% | 13.4% |
| Town of Dunn (Dunn County) | 1,624 | 43.3% | 18.2% |
| Colfax | 1,370 | 69.5% | 55.4% |
| Town of Colfax | 1,238 | 41.8% | 12.8% |
| Elk Mound | 1,096 | 52.6% | 46.6% |
| Boyceville | 1,083 | 57.4% | 23.1% |
| Town of Rock Creek | 1,012 | 45.5% | 16.6% |
| Town of Stanton (Dunn County) | 865 | 32.4% | 8.5% |
| Town of Sherman (Dunn County) | 858 | 44.2% | 14.4% |
Counties in Wisconsin with a similar number of painting and wall covering contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Dunn County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barron County | 5 | 2.1 | −0.0 |
| Door County | 5 | 2.0 | −0.1 |
| Clark County | 3 | 2.0 | −0.1 |
| Rock County | 14 | 2.0 | −0.1 |
| Shawano County | 4 | 1.9 | −0.2 |
| Racine County | 20 | 2.3 | +0.2 |
Licenses for painters in Wisconsin
Federal rules and model codes for painters
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA scaffolds (29 CFR part 1926, subpart L)
- OSHA hazard communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Jobs and pay are published by state, not by county; the county figures are businesses and their employees.
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
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Questions about Dunn County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Dunn County?
The Census Bureau counts 4 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Dunn County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Dunn County?
Pay is published by state: across Wisconsin, painters earn a median of $50,020 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do painters need a license in Dunn County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Dunn County may add its own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists the state’s, and the local building department says which permits a job needs.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- License Finder: painters in Wisconsin (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA scaffolds (29 CFR part 1926, subpart L)
- OSHA hazard communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dunn County, Wisconsin
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