Handymen and maintenance workers in Washington County, Florida
Washington County, Florida has 7 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 23 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 10.0 across Florida.
Washington County ranks 42 of 62 counties in Florida for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $22,087 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
- 7
- Their employees
- 23
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.3
Handymen and maintenance workers in Washington County: businesses and jobs
| Washington County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 7 | 10,287 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 23 | 31,005 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $508,000 | $1,566,614,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.3 | 10.0 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Washington County
| Washington County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 20.0% (±3.2 points) | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.9% (±1.0 points) | 1.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 14.4% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 11,044 (±44) | 10,256,470 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 20.0% (±3.2 points) in Washington County, lower than across Florida (32.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.7% (±0.5 points) in Washington County, lower than across Florida (14.4%).
Places in Washington County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipley | 3,683 | 65.3% | 34.3% |
| Vernon | 815 | 48.1% | 30.2% |
| Wausau | 320 | 30.2% | 35.2% |
| Caryville | 309 | 29.4% | 53.7% |
| Ebro | 229 | 48.2% | 32.7% |
Counties in Florida with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Washington County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands County | 37 | 6.3 | −0.0 |
| DeSoto County | 10 | 6.3 | −0.0 |
| Pasco County | 175 | 6.4 | +0.1 |
| Hernando County | 60 | 6.5 | +0.1 |
| Alachua County | 78 | 6.1 | −0.2 |
| Madison County | 5 | 5.9 | −0.4 |
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 Washington County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Washington County?
The Census Bureau counts 7 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Washington County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Washington 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 Washington County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Florida, and a city or county in Washington 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 — Washington County, Florida
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