Dallas, TX
Painter insurance in Dallas, Texas
Liability, workers' comp, and equipment coverage for Dallas painting contractors. A quote is not a binder.
About 1,300,000 people live in Dallas, part of Dallas County, where County Business Patterns counted 185 painting contractors with payroll in 2023 employing 2,365 workers.
Painting and finish trades in Dallas County
| Census CBP 2023 | Dallas County | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Painting and wall covering contractors | 185 | 1,468 |
| Painting contractor employees | 2,365 | 23,652 |
| Painting contractors with 1–4 employees | 125 | 1,030 |
| Drywall and insulation contractors | 140 | 1,206 |
| Flooring contractors | 114 | 818 |
| Residential remodelers | 588 | 6,224 |
County Business Patterns 2023, NAICS 238320 (painting and wall covering), 238310, 238330, 236118. Employer establishments only.
Average payroll per painting contractor employee in Dallas County was about $59,838 in 2023 (Texas: $54,933). With 2,365 people on those payrolls, the typical shop runs 12.8 employees.
Alongside painters, Dallas County has 140 drywall and insulation contractors, 114 flooring contractors, 588 residential remodelers. Shared job sites mean shared risk; see contract insurance clauses.
Dallas buildings and paint work
Half of Dallas's homes were built before 1981. Newer housing usually means less lead exposure and more repaint cycles on vinyl, fiber cement, and modern trim. Statewide, the median is 1992.
Renters occupy 58% of Dallas's households. Across 590,237.0 homes, turnover painting for landlords is steady work that often comes with a written vendor agreement and insurance requirements.
Single-family houses make up 45% of Dallas's housing (Texas: 67%). Detached homes drive exterior repaint work, with ladders, siding, trim, and landscaping all in play.
Texas authorized 225,756 new homes in 2024 by building permit, including 59,110 in buildings of five or more units. Painters who work for builders should expect certificate requests before every job.
3% of Dallas households have three or more vehicles. With 67% of commuters driving solo, driveways and streets are full of cars, which is exactly where overspray claims land.
ACS puts Dallas's remote-work share at 16% (state: 14%). Interior painters there often work around someone's workday, so scheduling and ventilation matter.
American Community Survey 2020–2024 (tenure, structure type, year built, commuting, vehicles); Census 2024 population estimates; Census Building Permits Survey.
BLS estimates 18,330 construction and maintenance painters on Texas payrolls, with a median annual wage of $45,460; tapers number 220 at a median $43,670 (May 2025).
With 12.6% of Texas's employer painting contractors (68% of them micro-shops), Dallas County is one of the state's larger painting markets. Either way, customers ask for proof of insurance before work begins.
Job-site habits for Dallas painters
- Tell your agent before adding a new kind of job.
- Photograph floors, furniture, and nearby cars before starting.
- Contain pressure-washing runoff away from storm drains.
- Check the wind forecast before any exterior spraying.
Painters hiring help in Dallas should review subcontractors and certificates and workers' comp for painters.
Nearby painting markets
Painting contractors in Houston's county: 193. San Antonio (Bexar County) sits in a county with 109 painting contractors. Irving, also in Dallas County, has a median home built in 1986. Of our 30 Texas city pages, Dallas ranks 6th for oldest housing stock.
What insurers ask Dallas painting contractors
- Subcontractors: Costs and certificates
- Height: Maximum working height and lifts
- Vehicles: Vans, trucks, and drivers
- Spraying: Share of work sprayed
- Job mix: Interior, exterior, residential, commercial
- Older homes: Pre-1978 work and RRP certification
Dallas painter insurance FAQ
What insurance does a Dallas painting contractor need?
Liability, workers' comp, commercial auto, tools and equipment, and often contractor pollution liability.
How many painting contractors are in Dallas County?
County Business Patterns counted 185 painting contractors with employees in Dallas County in 2023. Self-employed painters are not included.
Do Dallas painters need lead coverage?
The median Dallas home was built in 1981. Homes built before 1978 may contain lead paint, and many liability policies exclude it. Ask about a lead endorsement or pollution coverage.
Painter pages near Dallas
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Last updated October 15, 2026 · How we research