Handymen and maintenance workers in Petersburg Borough, Alaska
Petersburg Borough, Alaska has 5 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 15 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 26.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 12.4 across Alaska.
Petersburg Borough ranks 2 of 14 counties in Alaska for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $84,733 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
- 5
- Their employees
- 15
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 26.8
Handymen and maintenance workers in Petersburg Borough: businesses and jobs
| Petersburg Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 407 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 15 | 1,244 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $1,271,000 | $75,267,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 26.8 | 12.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Petersburg Borough
| Petersburg Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 34.3% (±5.9 points) | 33.2% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 18.9% (±4.0 points) | 1.7% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.3% (±1.1 points) | 4.9% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 1,863 (±119) | 328,491 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 18.9% (±4.0 points) in Petersburg Borough, higher than across Alaska (1.7%).
Places in Petersburg Borough
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg | 3,227 | 57.4% | 31.6% |
| Kupreanof | 10 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Counties in Alaska with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Petersburg Borough, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juneau City and Borough | 36 | 25.3 | −1.6 |
| Wrangell City and Borough | 3 | 23.0 | −3.8 |
| Sitka City and Borough | 9 | 21.6 | −5.2 |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 22 | 32.8 | +6.0 |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 73 | 14.3 | −12.6 |
| Kodiak Island Borough | 8 | 13.7 | −13.2 |
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 Petersburg Borough
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Petersburg Borough?
The Census Bureau counts 5 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Petersburg Borough (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Petersburg 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 Petersburg Borough?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Alaska, and a city or county in Petersburg 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 — Petersburg Borough, Alaska
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