Painters in Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Kenosha County, Wisconsin has 27 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 81 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.6 across Wisconsin.
Kenosha County ranks 8 of 41 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $56,296 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
- 27
- Their employees
- 81
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.7
Painters in Kenosha County: businesses and jobs
| Kenosha County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 27 | 710 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 81 | 3,102 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $4,560,000 | $174,032,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Kenosha County
| Kenosha County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 16.4% (±1.0 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 11.6% (±1.0 points) | 10.3% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 9.2% (±0.9 points) | 9.4% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 12.4% (±1.0 points) | 14.2% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 16.4% (±1.0 points) in Kenosha County, lower than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 11.6% (±1.0 points) in Kenosha County, higher than across Wisconsin (10.3%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 12.4% (±1.0 points) in Kenosha County, lower than across Wisconsin (14.2%).
Places in Kenosha County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha | 99,372 | 62.8% | 41.3% |
| Pleasant Prairie | 21,669 | 33.1% | 26.5% |
| Salem Lakes | 14,366 | 44.0% | 16.8% |
| Somers | 8,216 | 43.3% | 37.0% |
| Twin Lakes | 6,309 | 58.5% | 21.9% |
| Bristol | 5,207 | 53.0% | 17.8% |
| Town of Wheatland (Kenosha County) | 3,348 | 60.5% | 19.7% |
| Town of Randall | 3,256 | 43.7% | 4.6% |
| Paddock Lake | 2,947 | 66.5% | 17.2% |
| Town of Paris (Kenosha County) | 1,438 | 66.0% | 13.1% |
| Town of Brighton (Kenosha County) | 1,381 | 63.5% | 7.4% |
| Powers Lake | 1,278 | 51.8% | 3.4% |
| Town of Somers | 929 | 78.3% | 20.2% |
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 Kenosha County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calumet County | 8 | 3.6 | −0.1 |
| Washington County | 23 | 3.9 | +0.2 |
| Sheboygan County | 18 | 3.4 | −0.3 |
| La Crosse County | 18 | 3.3 | −0.3 |
| Walworth County | 22 | 4.1 | +0.4 |
| Vilas County | 8 | 3.2 | −0.4 |
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 Kenosha County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Kenosha County?
The Census Bureau counts 27 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Kenosha County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Kenosha 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 Kenosha County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Kenosha 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 — Kenosha County, Wisconsin
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