Handymen and maintenance workers in El Paso County, Colorado
El Paso County, Colorado has 296 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 1,068 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 9.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 11.7 across Colorado.
El Paso County ranks 33 of 47 counties in Colorado for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $54,445 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
- 296
- Their employees
- 1,068
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 9.8
Handymen and maintenance workers in El Paso County: businesses and jobs
| El Paso County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 296 | 3,026 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 1,068 | 10,267 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $58,147,000 | $668,322,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 9.8 | 11.7 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in El Paso County
| El Paso County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 33.8% (±0.6 points) | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.8% (±0.3 points) | 7.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 8.6% (±0.4 points) | 12.5% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 303,482 (±201) | 2,589,053 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 4.8% (±0.3 points) in El Paso County, lower than across Colorado (7.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 8.6% (±0.4 points) in El Paso County, lower than across Colorado (12.5%).
Places in El Paso County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | 487,887 | 39.4% | 39.1% |
| Security-Widefield | 37,345 | 48.2% | 12.8% |
| Fountain | 29,300 | 27.0% | 27.2% |
| Cimarron Hills | 19,817 | 26.8% | 32.1% |
| Fort Carson | 18,019 | 32.6% | 100.0% |
| Black Forest | 15,738 | 21.3% | 4.2% |
| Monument | 11,735 | 10.9% | 23.9% |
| Woodmoor | 8,934 | 16.3% | 6.8% |
| Air Force Academy | 6,727 | 70.0% | 100.0% |
| Gleneagle | 6,440 | 1.2% | 19.2% |
| Stratmoor | 5,412 | 57.7% | 35.0% |
| Manitou Springs | 4,735 | 76.2% | 38.4% |
| Palmer Lake | 2,623 | 31.8% | 9.9% |
| Cascade-Chipita Park | 1,412 | 62.3% | 15.1% |
| Ellicott | 1,404 | 72.0% | 17.8% |
Counties in Colorado with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from El Paso County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 190 | 9.7 | −0.0 |
| Lake County | 4 | 10.0 | +0.3 |
| Archuleta County | 10 | 10.1 | +0.4 |
| Weld County | 137 | 10.6 | +0.8 |
| Mesa County | 74 | 10.6 | +0.8 |
| Delta County | 13 | 8.7 | −1.1 |
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 El Paso County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in El Paso County?
The Census Bureau counts 296 residential remodeling businesses with employees in El Paso County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in El Paso 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 El Paso County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Colorado, and a city or county in El Paso 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 — El Paso County, Colorado
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