Painting and Wall Covering Contractors vs Residential Remodelers

Side-by-side revenue comparison of these two business types.

MetricPainting andResidential Remodelers
Average Revenue$863K$581K
Profit Margin7.0%7.0%
Est. Owner Income$60K$41K
Revenue / Employee$168K$174K
Labor Cost %30.0%30.0%
Total Businesses37,113127,394
Startup Cost (Low)$25K$50K
Startup Cost (High)$150K$250K
5-Year Survival Rate52.0%50.0%
YoY Growth6.0%7.0%
Avg Employee WageN/A$60K