Handymen and maintenance workers in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska
Sitka City and Borough, Alaska has 9 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 35 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 21.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 12.4 across Alaska.
Sitka City and Borough ranks 5 of 14 counties in Alaska for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $53,571 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
- 9
- Their employees
- 35
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 21.6
Handymen and maintenance workers in Sitka City and Borough: businesses and jobs
| Sitka City and Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 9 | 407 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 35 | 1,244 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $1,875,000 | $75,267,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 21.6 | 12.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Sitka City and Borough
| Sitka City and Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 38.3% (±3.8 points) | 33.2% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 3.3% (±0.9 points) | 1.7% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.1% (±1.1 points) | 4.9% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 4,161 (±30) | 328,491 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 38.3% (±3.8 points) in Sitka City and Borough, higher than across Alaska (33.2%).
Homes built before 1940: 3.3% (±0.9 points) in Sitka City and Borough, higher than across Alaska (1.7%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.1% (±1.1 points) in Sitka City and Borough, lower than across Alaska (4.9%).
Places in Sitka City and Borough
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitka | 8,368 | 50.6% | 38.3% |
Counties in Alaska with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Sitka City and Borough, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangell City and Borough | 3 | 23.0 | +1.4 |
| Juneau City and Borough | 36 | 25.3 | +3.6 |
| Petersburg Borough | 5 | 26.8 | +5.2 |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 73 | 14.3 | −7.4 |
| Kodiak Island Borough | 8 | 13.7 | −8.0 |
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | 4 | 12.3 | −9.3 |
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 Sitka City and Borough
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Sitka City and Borough?
The Census Bureau counts 9 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Sitka City and Borough (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Sitka City and 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 Sitka City and Borough?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Alaska, and a city or county in Sitka City and 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 — Sitka City and Borough, Alaska
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