Painters in Washington County, Wisconsin
Washington County, Wisconsin has 23 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 65 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.6 across Wisconsin.
Washington County ranks 7 of 41 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $48,892 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
- 23
- Their employees
- 65
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.9
Painters in Washington County: businesses and jobs
| Washington County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 23 | 710 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 65 | 3,102 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $3,178,000 | $174,032,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.9 | 2.6 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Washington County
| Washington County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 11.4% (±1.1 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 6.4% (±0.7 points) | 10.3% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 7.6% (±0.9 points) | 9.4% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 17.2% (±1.2 points) | 14.2% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 11.4% (±1.1 points) in Washington County, lower than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 6.4% (±0.7 points) in Washington County, lower than across Wisconsin (10.3%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 7.6% (±0.9 points) in Washington County, lower than across Wisconsin (9.4%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 17.2% (±1.2 points) in Washington County, higher than across Wisconsin (14.2%).
Places in Washington County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bend | 32,030 | 55.4% | 34.2% |
| Germantown | 20,962 | 36.9% | 22.8% |
| Hartford | 15,821 | 40.7% | 33.9% |
| Richfield | 11,755 | 43.0% | 2.8% |
| Jackson | 8,003 | 16.4% | 30.3% |
| Slinger | 6,307 | 35.8% | 21.2% |
| Town of Trenton (Washington County) | 4,579 | 60.1% | 12.3% |
| Kewaskum | 4,461 | 34.5% | 21.5% |
| Town of West Bend | 4,405 | 44.6% | 12.6% |
| Town of Polk | 3,970 | 51.2% | 12.4% |
| Town of Jackson (Washington County) | 3,966 | 56.9% | 3.2% |
| Town of Erin | 3,818 | 37.0% | 3.1% |
| Town of Farmington (Washington County) | 3,579 | 40.9% | 6.9% |
| Town of Addison | 3,435 | 66.6% | 11.0% |
| Town of Hartford | 3,355 | 50.8% | 4.9% |
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 Washington County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walworth County | 22 | 4.1 | +0.2 |
| Kenosha County | 27 | 3.7 | −0.2 |
| Sauk County | 13 | 4.1 | +0.3 |
| Calumet County | 8 | 3.6 | −0.3 |
| Sheboygan County | 18 | 3.4 | −0.5 |
| La Crosse County | 18 | 3.3 | −0.5 |
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 Washington County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Washington County?
The Census Bureau counts 23 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Washington County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Washington 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 Washington County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Washington 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 — Washington County, Wisconsin
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