Handymen and maintenance workers in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska has 73 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 195 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 14.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 12.4 across Alaska.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough ranks 6 of 14 counties in Alaska for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $58,149 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
- 73
- Their employees
- 195
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 14.3
Handymen and maintenance workers in Matanuska-Susitna Borough: businesses and jobs
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 73 | 407 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 195 | 1,244 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $11,339,000 | $75,267,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 14.3 | 12.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 22.8% (±1.2 points) | 33.2% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 0.4% (±0.1 points) | 1.7% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.4% (±0.2 points) | 4.9% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 51,170 (±110) | 328,491 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 22.8% (±1.2 points) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, lower than across Alaska (33.2%).
Homes built before 1940: 0.4% (±0.1 points) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, lower than across Alaska (1.7%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.4% (±0.2 points) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, lower than across Alaska (4.9%).
Places in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knik-Fairview | 19,972 | 10.8% | 15.5% |
| North Lakes | 10,223 | 14.0% | 21.6% |
| Wasilla | 9,720 | 20.7% | 51.8% |
| Tanaina | 9,646 | 9.1% | 19.5% |
| Meadow Lakes | 8,689 | 18.2% | 22.4% |
| Gateway | 6,845 | 5.4% | 18.5% |
| Palmer | 6,268 | 28.5% | 36.9% |
| South Lakes | 6,180 | 17.3% | 29.0% |
| Fishhook | 5,819 | 9.3% | 14.1% |
| Butte | 4,085 | 26.2% | 17.1% |
| Big Lake | 3,585 | 29.5% | 18.1% |
| Farm Loop | 2,894 | 14.2% | 11.7% |
| Houston | 1,834 | 24.9% | 29.4% |
| Willow | 1,815 | 24.6% | 5.5% |
| Point MacKenzie | 1,668 | 23.8% | 32.1% |
Counties in Alaska with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Matanuska-Susitna Borough, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kodiak Island Borough | 8 | 13.7 | −0.6 |
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | 4 | 12.3 | −2.0 |
| Anchorage Municipality | 142 | 11.8 | −2.5 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 47 | 11.0 | −3.3 |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 36 | 11.0 | −3.3 |
| Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | 3 | 8.5 | −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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
The Census Bureau counts 73 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Matanuska-Susitna Borough (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Alaska, and a city or county in Matanuska-Susitna Borough 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 — Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
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