Handymen and maintenance workers in Van Buren County, Arkansas
Van Buren County, Arkansas has 5 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 39 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.5 across Arkansas.
Van Buren County ranks 10 of 32 counties in Arkansas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $31,872 per employee a year.
Across Arkansas, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $40,870 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 5
- Their employees
- 39
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.1
Handymen and maintenance workers in Van Buren County: businesses and jobs
| Van Buren County | Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 634 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 39 | 2,030 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $1,243,000 | $88,171,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.1 | 4.5 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Van Buren County
| Van Buren County | Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 22.1% (±3.5 points) | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.8% (±0.9 points) | 4.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.3% (±0.9 points) | 3.5% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 9,725 (±26) | 1,394,673 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 22.1% (±3.5 points) in Van Buren County, lower than across Arkansas (33.6%).
Homes built before 1940: 2.8% (±0.9 points) in Van Buren County, lower than across Arkansas (4.1%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.3% (±0.9 points) in Van Buren County, lower than across Arkansas (3.5%).
Places in Van Buren County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Bay | 2,515 | 41.3% | 13.0% |
| Clinton | 2,509 | 52.8% | 38.5% |
| Damascus | 348 | 43.8% | 30.3% |
| Shirley | 269 | 67.3% | 13.4% |
Counties in Arkansas with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Van Buren County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County | 5 | 5.0 | −0.2 |
| Pulaski County | 94 | 4.9 | −0.3 |
| Lonoke County | 17 | 5.5 | +0.4 |
| Craighead County | 22 | 4.5 | −0.6 |
| White County | 15 | 4.4 | −0.7 |
| Yell County | 4 | 4.3 | −0.8 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Arkansas
- License Finder: handymen and maintenance workers in Arkansas (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
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 Van Buren County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Van Buren County?
The Census Bureau counts 5 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Van Buren County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Van Buren County?
Pay is published by state: across Arkansas, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $40,870 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Van Buren County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Arkansas, and a city or county in Van Buren 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 Arkansas (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 — Van Buren County, Arkansas
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