Handymen and maintenance workers in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut has 194 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 885 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.5 across Connecticut.
South Central Connecticut Planning Region ranks 4 of 9 counties in Connecticut for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $65,405 per employee a year.
Across Connecticut, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $53,570 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 194
- Their employees
- 885
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.8
Handymen and maintenance workers in South Central Connecticut Planning Region: businesses and jobs
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 194 | 1,312 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 885 | 4,363 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $57,883,000 | $274,863,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.8 | 8.5 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in South Central Connecticut Planning Region
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 39.5% (±0.8 points) | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 23.1% (±0.7 points) | 20.2% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 12.8% (±0.6 points) | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 248,267 (±187) | 1,541,822 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 39.5% (±0.8 points) in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, higher than across Connecticut (33.5%).
Homes built before 1940: 23.1% (±0.7 points) in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, higher than across Connecticut (20.2%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 12.8% (±0.6 points) in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, higher than across Connecticut (10.2%).
Places in South Central Connecticut Planning Region
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 134,349 | 77.7% | 71.6% |
| Hamden | 61,045 | 68.3% | 37.6% |
| Meriden | 60,545 | 75.4% | 39.9% |
| West Haven | 55,351 | 80.2% | 49.4% |
| Milford | 52,684 | 68.1% | 24.2% |
| Wallingford | 44,362 | 58.8% | 27.2% |
| Branford | 28,217 | 62.0% | 30.5% |
| East Haven | 27,806 | 65.8% | 25.4% |
| East Haven (community) | 27,806 | 65.8% | 25.4% |
| North Haven | 24,336 | 69.9% | 18.7% |
| North Haven (community) | 24,336 | 69.9% | 18.7% |
| Guilford | 22,108 | 60.5% | 16.3% |
| Wallingford Center | 18,208 | 67.4% | 39.6% |
| Madison | 17,616 | 57.1% | 9.6% |
| Orange | 14,315 | 72.6% | 10.8% |
Counties in Connecticut with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from South Central Connecticut Planning Region, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 92 | 7.3 | −0.5 |
| Capitol Planning Region | 303 | 7.3 | −0.5 |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 137 | 7.1 | −0.7 |
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 72 | 8.7 | +0.9 |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 78 | 6.2 | −1.6 |
| Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 24 | 5.8 | −2.1 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Connecticut
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 South Central Connecticut Planning Region
How many residential remodeling businesses are in South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
The Census Bureau counts 194 residential remodeling businesses with employees in South Central Connecticut Planning Region (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
Pay is published by state: across Connecticut, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $53,570 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Connecticut, and a city or county in South Central Connecticut Planning Region 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 Connecticut (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 — South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
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