Handymen and maintenance workers in Maricopa County, Arizona
Maricopa County, Arizona has 1,406 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 9,317 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.1 across Arizona.
Maricopa County ranks 3 of 13 counties in Arizona for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $57,254 per employee a year.
Across Arizona, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $47,260 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 1,406
- Their employees
- 9,317
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.5
Handymen and maintenance workers in Maricopa County: businesses and jobs
| Maricopa County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 1,406 | 2,256 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 9,317 | 12,580 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $533,440,000 | $689,457,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.5 | 7.1 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Maricopa County
| Maricopa County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 34.8% (±0.3 points) | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 0.9% (±0.1 points) | 1.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 11.9% (±0.2 points) | 9.1% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 1,884,334 (±536) | 3,192,839 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 34.8% (±0.3 points) in Maricopa County, higher than across Arizona (32.6%).
Homes built before 1940: 0.9% (±0.1 points) in Maricopa County, lower than across Arizona (1.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 11.9% (±0.2 points) in Maricopa County, higher than across Arizona (9.1%).
Places in Maricopa County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 1,642,323 | 41.5% | 42.7% |
| Mesa | 511,764 | 28.9% | 35.6% |
| Gilbert | 280,262 | 4.1% | 26.9% |
| Chandler | 280,136 | 9.8% | 35.0% |
| Glendale | 252,833 | 35.3% | 42.8% |
| Scottsdale | 243,821 | 28.7% | 33.0% |
| Peoria | 196,906 | 9.5% | 24.0% |
| Tempe | 188,065 | 41.2% | 57.7% |
| Surprise | 154,948 | 2.7% | 20.9% |
| Goodyear | 107,645 | 4.1% | 22.3% |
| Buckeye | 104,923 | 3.9% | 14.0% |
| Avondale | 92,477 | 12.0% | 38.4% |
| Queen Creek | 71,867 | 3.2% | 9.8% |
| Sun City | 37,486 | 88.9% | 15.8% |
| El Mirage | 36,088 | 11.1% | 30.3% |
Counties in Arizona with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Maricopa County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pima County | 326 | 6.8 | −0.7 |
| Navajo County | 37 | 6.5 | −1.0 |
| Graham County | 9 | 6.4 | −1.1 |
| Santa Cruz County | 12 | 6.2 | −1.2 |
| Gila County | 20 | 6.1 | −1.4 |
| Mohave County | 73 | 6.0 | −1.5 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Arizona
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 Maricopa County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Maricopa County?
The Census Bureau counts 1,406 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Maricopa County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Maricopa County?
Pay is published by state: across Arizona, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $47,260 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Maricopa County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Arizona, and a city or county in Maricopa County 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 Arizona (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 — Maricopa County, Arizona
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