Handymen and maintenance workers in Monroe County, Florida
Monroe County, Florida has 69 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 206 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 12.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 10.0 across Florida.
Monroe County ranks 9 of 62 counties in Florida for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $48,422 per employee a year.
Across Florida, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $45,000 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 69
- Their employees
- 206
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 12.6
Handymen and maintenance workers in Monroe County: businesses and jobs
| Monroe County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 69 | 10,287 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 206 | 31,005 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $9,975,000 | $1,566,614,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 12.6 | 10.0 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Monroe County
| Monroe County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 34.2% (±1.7 points) | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 5.6% (±0.5 points) | 1.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 8.6% (±1.0 points) | 14.4% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 54,834 (±47) | 10,256,470 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 34.2% (±1.7 points) in Monroe County, higher than across Florida (32.4%).
Homes built before 1940: 5.6% (±0.5 points) in Monroe County, higher than across Florida (1.9%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 8.6% (±1.0 points) in Monroe County, lower than across Florida (14.4%).
Places in Monroe County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key West | 25,720 | 64.5% | 50.8% |
| Key Largo | 13,026 | 41.8% | 23.8% |
| Marathon | 9,914 | 45.8% | 39.8% |
| Islamorada | 7,068 | 45.0% | 15.5% |
| Big Pine Key | 4,258 | 24.2% | 11.7% |
| Stock Island | 4,162 | 50.5% | 72.4% |
| Big Coppitt Key | 3,109 | 29.0% | 37.1% |
| Cudjoe Key | 2,492 | 12.3% | 20.8% |
| Tavernier | 2,413 | 46.2% | 19.8% |
| North Key Largo | 1,808 | 35.1% | 5.9% |
| Key Colony Beach | 511 | 39.9% | 31.9% |
| Layton | 118 | 31.9% | 28.1% |
Counties in Florida with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Monroe County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota County | 340 | 12.8 | +0.2 |
| Palm Beach County | 888 | 12.3 | −0.2 |
| Jefferson County | 9 | 13.1 | +0.5 |
| Seminole County | 241 | 12.1 | −0.5 |
| Duval County | 530 | 11.7 | −0.9 |
| Osceola County | 232 | 13.5 | +1.0 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Florida
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 Monroe County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Monroe County?
The Census Bureau counts 69 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Monroe County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Monroe County?
Pay is published by state: across Florida, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $45,000 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Monroe County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Florida, and a city or county in Monroe 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 Florida (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 — Monroe County, Florida
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
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