Handymen and maintenance workers in Ada County, Idaho
Ada County, Idaho has 294 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 986 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 13.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 14.4 across Idaho.
Ada County ranks 16 of 39 counties in Idaho for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $52,990 per employee a year.
Across Idaho, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $47,030 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 294
- Their employees
- 986
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 13.9
Handymen and maintenance workers in Ada County: businesses and jobs
| Ada County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 294 | 1,148 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 986 | 3,746 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $52,248,000 | $178,347,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 13.9 | 14.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Ada County
| Ada County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 29.2% (±0.8 points) | 27.9% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 3.9% (±0.3 points) | 7.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 5.8% (±0.5 points) | 3.8% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 211,440 (±130) | 795,014 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 29.2% (±0.8 points) in Ada County, higher than across Idaho (27.9%).
Homes built before 1940: 3.9% (±0.3 points) in Ada County, lower than across Idaho (7.9%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 5.8% (±0.5 points) in Ada County, higher than across Idaho (3.8%).
Places in Ada County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City | 237,242 | 42.1% | 36.8% |
| Meridian | 130,138 | 6.5% | 25.4% |
| Eagle | 32,855 | 12.7% | 15.9% |
| Kuna | 27,158 | 7.4% | 17.5% |
| Star | 14,745 | 6.4% | 19.3% |
| Garden City | 12,654 | 25.1% | 36.9% |
| Hidden Springs | 3,378 | 0.0% | 13.2% |
Counties in Idaho with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Ada County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont County | 12 | 13.6 | −0.3 |
| Franklin County | 7 | 13.4 | −0.5 |
| Idaho County | 13 | 14.6 | +0.7 |
| Bear Lake County | 6 | 14.9 | +1.0 |
| Boundary County | 7 | 12.5 | −1.4 |
| Boise County | 7 | 12.3 | −1.6 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Idaho
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 Ada County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Ada County?
The Census Bureau counts 294 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Ada County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Ada County?
Pay is published by state: across Idaho, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $47,030 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Ada County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Idaho, and a city or county in Ada 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 Idaho (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 — Ada County, Idaho
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