Handymen and maintenance workers in La Plata County, Colorado
La Plata County, Colorado has 47 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 122 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 16.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 11.7 across Colorado.
La Plata County ranks 13 of 47 counties in Colorado for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $41,377 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
- 47
- Their employees
- 122
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 16.2
Handymen and maintenance workers in La Plata County: businesses and jobs
| La Plata County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 47 | 3,026 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 122 | 10,267 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $5,048,000 | $668,322,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 16.2 | 11.7 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in La Plata County
| La Plata County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 29.1% (±2.1 points) | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 6.7% (±1.2 points) | 7.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 6.6% (±1.1 points) | 12.5% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 28,990 (±47) | 2,589,053 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 29.1% (±2.1 points) in La Plata County, lower than across Colorado (33.8%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 6.6% (±1.1 points) in La Plata County, lower than across Colorado (12.5%).
Places in La Plata County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durango | 19,411 | 42.1% | 47.0% |
| Bayfield | 2,901 | 24.7% | 27.5% |
| Ignacio | 1,250 | 58.3% | 36.1% |
Counties in Colorado with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from La Plata County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose County | 32 | 16.2 | −0.0 |
| Yuma County | 7 | 16.1 | −0.1 |
| Gilpin County | 6 | 16.0 | −0.2 |
| Summit County | 53 | 16.4 | +0.2 |
| Teller County | 21 | 15.4 | −0.9 |
| Custer County | 8 | 17.3 | +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 La Plata County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in La Plata County?
The Census Bureau counts 47 residential remodeling businesses with employees in La Plata County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in La Plata 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 La Plata County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Colorado, and a city or county in La Plata 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 — La Plata County, Colorado
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