Handymen and maintenance workers in DeKalb County, Georgia
DeKalb County, Georgia has 206 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 766 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.9 across Georgia.
DeKalb County ranks 36 of 89 counties in Georgia for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $62,248 per employee a year.
Across Georgia, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $46,770 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 206
- Their employees
- 766
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.2
Handymen and maintenance workers in DeKalb County: businesses and jobs
| DeKalb County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 206 | 3,126 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 766 | 9,842 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $47,682,000 | $580,497,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.2 | 6.9 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in DeKalb County
| DeKalb County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 41.2% (±0.7 points) | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 3.3% (±0.2 points) | 3.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 14.9% (±0.6 points) | 7.6% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 330,830 (±195) | 4,541,835 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 41.2% (±0.7 points) in DeKalb County, higher than across Georgia (34.3%).
Homes built before 1940: 3.3% (±0.2 points) in DeKalb County, lower than across Georgia (3.9%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 14.9% (±0.6 points) in DeKalb County, higher than across Georgia (7.6%).
Places in DeKalb County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonecrest | 60,501 | 20.4% | 43.7% |
| Brookhaven | 57,855 | 30.0% | 47.4% |
| Dunwoody | 51,758 | 44.1% | 43.8% |
| Tucker | 37,123 | 48.4% | 37.0% |
| Redan | 31,017 | 22.3% | 36.2% |
| Chamblee | 30,895 | 46.8% | 60.3% |
| Decatur | 24,518 | 54.0% | 36.1% |
| Candler-McAfee | 20,905 | 83.8% | 34.6% |
| North Decatur | 18,442 | 52.8% | 45.1% |
| North Druid Hills | 17,997 | 37.0% | 58.4% |
| Clarkston | 14,557 | 52.8% | 81.7% |
| Belvedere Park | 14,181 | 73.1% | 39.9% |
| Doraville | 11,134 | 60.6% | 42.3% |
| Scottdale | 10,542 | 43.2% | 48.5% |
| Panthersville | 9,053 | 64.0% | 51.5% |
Counties in Georgia with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from DeKalb County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burke County | 7 | 6.2 | −0.0 |
| Fulton County | 321 | 6.3 | +0.1 |
| Jasper County | 4 | 6.1 | −0.1 |
| Madison County | 8 | 6.4 | +0.2 |
| Candler County | 3 | 6.4 | +0.2 |
| Peach County | 8 | 6.5 | +0.3 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Georgia
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 DeKalb County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in DeKalb County?
The Census Bureau counts 206 residential remodeling businesses with employees in DeKalb County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in DeKalb County?
Pay is published by state: across Georgia, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $46,770 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in DeKalb County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Georgia, and a city or county in DeKalb 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 Georgia (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 — DeKalb County, Georgia
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Figures last updated on .