Goodyear, AZ
Insurance for Goodyear, AZ painters
County contractor data, housing notes, and what insurers ask Goodyear painters. A quote is not a binder.
Painting contractors with employees numbered 419 in Maricopa County in the Census Bureau's 2023 count. For a city of 111,805 like Goodyear, that is the local competition and the local labor market.
Painting and finish trades in Maricopa County
| Census CBP 2023 | Maricopa County | Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Painting and wall covering contractors | 419 | 691 |
| Painting contractor employees | 3,547 | 5,183 |
| Painting contractors with 1–4 employees | 276 | 456 |
| Drywall and insulation contractors | 326 | 518 |
| Flooring contractors | 251 | 352 |
| Residential remodelers | 1,406 | 2,256 |
Census County Business Patterns, 2023; self-employed painters are not included.
Maricopa County's 3,547 painting contractor employees earned about $58,021 each in 2023 payroll, compared with $53,845 across Arizona. Splitting that payroll correctly between interior and exterior work can change a comp premium.
Goodyear housing and what it means for painters
The median home in Goodyear was built in 2007 (Arizona: 1992). Most homes post-date the 1978 lead paint ban, though older pockets remain. Ask about the age of every house before you sand or scrape.
Renters occupy 22% of Goodyear's households. Across 42,159.0 homes, turnover painting for landlords is steady work that often comes with a written vendor agreement and insurance requirements.
Single-family houses make up 86% of Goodyear's housing (Arizona: 69%). Detached homes drive exterior repaint work, with ladders, siding, trim, and landscaping all in play.
Arizona authorized 59,616 new homes in 2024 by building permit, including 15,518 in buildings of five or more units. Painters who work for builders should expect certificate requests before every job.
69% of Goodyear workers drive alone to work and 22% commute 45 minutes or more. Painting crews spend the same hours on the road, and a work van needs commercial auto coverage.
Work-from-home share in Goodyear is 22%, above the Arizona figure of 18%. More people at home during the day changes how crews protect furniture and contain fumes.
American Community Survey 2020–2024 (tenure, structure type, year built, commuting, vehicles); Census 2024 population estimates; Census Building Permits Survey.
In May 2025, BLS counted 5,210 painters and 780 drywall tapers on Arizona payrolls, median painter wage $48,250. Those figures cover employees only.
Maricopa County holds 60.6% of the state's painting contractors, and 66% of them employ one to four people. In a market of small crews, a single fall or a fire from a heat gun can end a season.
Practical risk notes for Goodyear crews
- Ask the year a house was built before scraping or sanding.
- Collect certificates from every subcontractor before they start.
- Keep heat guns and torches away from hidden framing.
- Contain pressure-washing runoff away from storm drains.
Painters hiring help in Goodyear should review subcontractors and certificates and workers' comp for painters.
Goodyear compared with nearby cities
Neighboring Phoenix has 653,065.0 housing units. By median year built, Goodyear has the 21st oldest housing of 25 Arizona cities covered here.
Goodyear quote checklist
- Subcontractors: Costs and certificates
- Vehicles: Vans, trucks, and drivers
- Claims history: Any prior claims
- Height: Maximum working height and lifts
- Spraying: Share of work sprayed
- Equipment: Sprayers, ladders, and rentals
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Goodyear painting contractors ask
What insurance does a Goodyear painting contractor need?
Liability, workers' comp, commercial auto, tools and equipment, and often contractor pollution liability.
How many painting contractors work near Goodyear?
County Business Patterns counted 419 painting contractors with employees in Maricopa County in 2023. Self-employed painters are not included.
Do Goodyear painters need lead coverage?
The median Goodyear home was built in 2007. Homes built before 1978 may contain lead paint, and many liability policies exclude it. Ask about a lead endorsement or pollution coverage.
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Last updated October 15, 2026 · How we research