Handymen and maintenance workers in Chaffee County, Colorado
Chaffee County, Colorado has 22 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 37 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 19.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 11.7 across Colorado.
Chaffee County ranks 10 of 47 counties in Colorado for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $42,027 per employee a year.
Across Colorado, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $51,130 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 22
- Their employees
- 37
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 19.2
Handymen and maintenance workers in Chaffee County: businesses and jobs
| Chaffee County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 22 | 3,026 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 37 | 10,267 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $1,555,000 | $668,322,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 19.2 | 11.7 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Chaffee County
| Chaffee County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 25.9% (±3.5 points) | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 12.2% (±2.1 points) | 7.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.1% (±0.8 points) | 12.5% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 11,482 (±275) | 2,589,053 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 25.9% (±3.5 points) in Chaffee County, lower than across Colorado (33.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 12.2% (±2.1 points) in Chaffee County, higher than across Colorado (7.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.1% (±0.8 points) in Chaffee County, lower than across Colorado (12.5%).
Places in Chaffee County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salida | 5,861 | 55.8% | 36.6% |
| Buena Vista | 3,010 | 30.7% | 54.1% |
| Poncha Springs | 959 | 22.4% | 7.0% |
Counties in Colorado with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Chaffee County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek County | 12 | 20.6 | +1.5 |
| Garfield County | 52 | 20.8 | +1.7 |
| San Miguel County | 14 | 21.0 | +1.9 |
| Custer County | 8 | 17.3 | −1.9 |
| Summit County | 53 | 16.4 | −2.7 |
| La Plata County | 47 | 16.2 | −2.9 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Colorado
- License Finder: handymen and maintenance workers in Colorado (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 Chaffee County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Chaffee County?
The Census Bureau counts 22 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Chaffee County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Chaffee County?
Pay is published by state: across Colorado, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $51,130 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Chaffee County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Colorado, and a city or county in Chaffee 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 Colorado (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 — Chaffee County, Colorado
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