Handymen and maintenance workers in Bethel Census Area, Alaska
Bethel Census Area, Alaska has 4 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 8 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 12.4 across Alaska.
Bethel Census Area ranks 14 of 14 counties in Alaska for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $55,625 per employee a year.
Across Alaska, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $55,650 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 4
- Their employees
- 8
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.7
Handymen and maintenance workers in Bethel Census Area: businesses and jobs
| Bethel Census Area | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 407 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 8 | 1,244 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $445,000 | $75,267,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.7 | 12.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Bethel Census Area
| Bethel Census Area | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 38.4% (±3.3 points) | 33.2% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 0.8% (±0.5 points) | 1.7% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.6% (±1.2 points) | 4.9% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 6,011 (±43) | 328,491 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 38.4% (±3.3 points) in Bethel Census Area, higher than across Alaska (33.2%).
Homes built before 1940: 0.8% (±0.5 points) in Bethel Census Area, lower than across Alaska (1.7%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.6% (±1.2 points) in Bethel Census Area, lower than across Alaska (4.9%).
Places in Bethel Census Area
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel | 6,312 | 26.3% | 52.8% |
| Quinhagak | 1,311 | 37.6% | 18.2% |
| Kwethluk | 975 | 35.2% | 26.1% |
| Toksook Bay | 833 | 45.2% | 25.1% |
| Chefornak | 620 | 29.4% | 20.6% |
| Nunapitchuk | 618 | 23.5% | 29.9% |
| Aniak | 585 | 16.9% | 42.3% |
| Napakiak | 556 | 35.2% | 40.2% |
| Napaskiak | 447 | 46.2% | 18.2% |
| Akiak | 377 | 27.2% | 29.5% |
| Mekoryuk | 287 | 36.6% | 19.1% |
| Lower Kalskag | 239 | 32.6% | 27.8% |
| Upper Kalskag | 239 | 11.0% | 32.7% |
| Eek | 174 | 20.4% | 34.1% |
| Goodnews Bay | 115 | 22.5% | 0.0% |
Counties in Alaska with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Bethel Census Area, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chugach Census Area | 3 | 7.6 | +1.0 |
| Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | 3 | 8.5 | +1.9 |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 36 | 11.0 | +4.3 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 47 | 11.0 | +4.4 |
| Anchorage Municipality | 142 | 11.8 | +5.1 |
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | 4 | 12.3 | +5.7 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Alaska
Federal rules and model codes for handymen and maintenance workers
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- International Residential Code and International Building Code (ICC)
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 Bethel Census Area
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Bethel Census Area?
The Census Bureau counts 4 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Bethel Census Area (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Bethel Census Area?
Pay is published by state: across Alaska, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $55,650 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Bethel Census Area?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Alaska, and a city or county in Bethel Census Area 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: handymen and maintenance workers in Alaska (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethel Census Area, Alaska
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