Handymen and maintenance workers in Gem County, Idaho
Gem County, Idaho has 16 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 17 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 20.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 14.4 across Idaho.
Gem County ranks 5 of 39 counties in Idaho for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $92,118 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
- 16
- Their employees
- 17
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 20.1
Handymen and maintenance workers in Gem County: businesses and jobs
| Gem County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 16 | 1,148 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 17 | 3,746 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $1,566,000 | $178,347,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 20.1 | 14.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Gem County
| Gem County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 24.0% (±3.3 points) | 27.9% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 9.5% (±2.8 points) | 7.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.6% (±0.9 points) | 3.8% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 7,954 (±21) | 795,014 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 24.0% (±3.3 points) in Gem County, lower than across Idaho (27.9%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.6% (±0.9 points) in Gem County, lower than across Idaho (3.8%).
Places in Gem County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett | 8,275 | 56.9% | 39.0% |
Counties in Idaho with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Gem County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custer County | 6 | 19.1 | −1.0 |
| Kootenai County | 153 | 19.1 | −1.1 |
| Bonner County | 51 | 19.0 | −1.1 |
| Payette County | 19 | 18.7 | −1.4 |
| Jefferson County | 20 | 18.6 | −1.6 |
| Valley County | 23 | 17.9 | −2.3 |
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 Gem County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Gem County?
The Census Bureau counts 16 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Gem County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Gem 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 Gem County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Idaho, and a city or county in Gem 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 — Gem County, Idaho
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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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