Data
Painting contractors in Iowa
There are 1,169 painting contractors in Iowa (CityPreferred count, October 2026). Des Moines has the most (115), then Cedar Rapids (78).
Reviewed October 1, 2026
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Iowa cities
| City | Companies |
|---|---|
| Des Moines | 115 |
| Cedar Rapids | 78 |
| Davenport | 38 |
| Council Bluffs | 38 |
| Sioux City | 35 |
| Marion | 32 |
| Iowa City | 31 |
| Ankeny | 28 |
| Waterloo | 24 |
| Bettendorf | 22 |
| Dubuque | 21 |
| West Des Moines | 21 |
Iowa and the rest of the country
Iowa has 1,169 of the 129,689 painting contractors in the country (1%). All states.
What is counted
Independent businesses that do this work, for homes or for businesses. Suppliers, stores and national chains are left out. Being counted does not mean a company is licensed, insured or recommended. A city is listed when it has 20 or more. How we count.
Questions and answers
- How many painting contractors are there in Iowa?
- 1,169, by CityPreferred's count as of October 2026.
- Which Iowa city has the most?
- Des Moines, with 115, followed by Cedar Rapids with 78.