Painters in Rock County, Wisconsin
Rock County, Wisconsin has 14 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 25 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.6 across Wisconsin.
Rock County ranks 30 of 41 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $43,760 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
- 14
- Their employees
- 25
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.0
Painters in Rock County: businesses and jobs
| Rock County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 14 | 710 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 25 | 3,102 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $1,094,000 | $174,032,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.0 | 2.6 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Rock County
| Rock County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 19.2% (±1.0 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 10.7% (±0.9 points) | 10.3% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 13.4% (±1.2 points) | 9.4% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 14.4% (±1.0 points) | 14.2% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 19.2% (±1.0 points) in Rock County, higher than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 13.4% (±1.2 points) in Rock County, higher than across Wisconsin (9.4%).
Places in Rock County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville | 66,030 | 62.7% | 32.7% |
| Beloit | 36,534 | 77.8% | 40.6% |
| Town of Beloit | 7,799 | 68.4% | 19.2% |
| Edgerton | 6,014 | 63.3% | 37.6% |
| Evansville | 5,782 | 47.5% | 31.4% |
| Milton | 5,706 | 56.9% | 26.0% |
| Town of Janesville | 3,678 | 48.6% | 2.1% |
| Town of Fulton | 3,636 | 40.6% | 0.9% |
| Town of Milton (Rock County) | 3,103 | 52.7% | 5.5% |
| Town of Rock (Rock County) | 2,986 | 66.7% | 21.6% |
| Town of Turtle | 2,768 | 82.2% | 12.7% |
| Town of Harmony (Rock County) | 2,550 | 46.0% | 3.2% |
| Town of Union (Rock County) | 2,235 | 50.3% | 3.7% |
| Clinton | 2,041 | 63.3% | 30.4% |
| Orfordville | 1,473 | 71.3% | 27.9% |
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 Rock County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawano County | 4 | 1.9 | −0.0 |
| Clark County | 3 | 2.0 | +0.0 |
| Door County | 5 | 2.0 | +0.1 |
| Columbia County | 5 | 1.9 | −0.1 |
| Barron County | 5 | 2.1 | +0.1 |
| Lincoln County | 3 | 1.8 | −0.1 |
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 Rock County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Rock County?
The Census Bureau counts 14 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Rock County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Rock 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 Rock County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Rock 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 — Rock County, Wisconsin
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