Painters in Portage County, Wisconsin
Portage County, Wisconsin has 4 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 43 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.6 across Wisconsin.
Portage County ranks 40 of 41 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $54,651 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
- 43
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.3
Painters in Portage County: businesses and jobs
| Portage County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 710 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 43 | 3,102 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $2,350,000 | $174,032,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Portage County
| Portage County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 16.5% (±1.2 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 5.5% (±0.8 points) | 10.3% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 8.6% (±1.0 points) | 9.4% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 18.2% (±1.4 points) | 14.2% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 16.5% (±1.2 points) in Portage County, lower than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 5.5% (±0.8 points) in Portage County, lower than across Wisconsin (10.3%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 18.2% (±1.4 points) in Portage County, higher than across Wisconsin (14.2%).
Places in Portage County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point | 25,785 | 63.3% | 48.9% |
| Plover | 13,884 | 28.9% | 41.1% |
| Town of Hull (Portage County) | 5,255 | 44.3% | 5.0% |
| Town of Stockton | 3,012 | 45.2% | 8.4% |
| Town of Sharon (Portage County) | 2,023 | 40.1% | 10.1% |
| Town of Grant (Portage County) | 1,883 | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Town of Lanark | 1,760 | 49.9% | 9.0% |
| Town of Amherst | 1,564 | 67.4% | 4.8% |
| Whiting | 1,493 | 68.8% | 25.7% |
| Town of Plover (Portage County) | 1,299 | 40.2% | 10.2% |
| Town of Carson | 1,197 | 43.6% | 5.4% |
| Town of Dewey (Portage County) | 1,157 | 44.0% | 11.3% |
| Town of Buena Vista (Portage County) | 1,154 | 56.0% | 3.0% |
| Amherst | 1,113 | 52.7% | 32.6% |
| Town of Linwood | 1,107 | 57.9% | 6.6% |
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 Portage County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon County | 8 | 1.3 | +0.1 |
| Grant County | 3 | 1.3 | +0.1 |
| Wood County | 4 | 1.2 | −0.1 |
| Polk County | 4 | 1.6 | +0.4 |
| Adams County | 3 | 1.8 | +0.5 |
| Winnebago County | 14 | 1.8 | +0.6 |
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 Portage County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Portage County?
The Census Bureau counts 4 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Portage County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Portage 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 Portage County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Portage 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 — Portage County, Wisconsin
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