Handymen and maintenance workers in Cook County, Illinois
Cook County, Illinois has 2,888 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 5,873 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 12.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 11.4 across Illinois.
Cook County ranks 13 of 81 counties in Illinois for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $51,359 per employee a year.
Across Illinois, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $54,220 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 2,888
- Their employees
- 5,873
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 12.7
Handymen and maintenance workers in Cook County: businesses and jobs
| Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 2,888 | 6,209 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 5,873 | 15,603 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $301,629,000 | $862,247,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 12.7 | 11.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Cook County
| Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 27.8% (±0.2 points) | 20.2% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 20.1% (±0.2 points) | 11.5% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 2,276,493 (±389) | 5,457,452 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 42.3% (±0.3 points) in Cook County, higher than across Illinois (32.9%).
Homes built before 1940: 27.8% (±0.2 points) in Cook County, higher than across Illinois (20.2%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 20.1% (±0.2 points) in Cook County, higher than across Illinois (11.5%).
Places in Cook County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 2,711,226 | 75.2% | 54.0% |
| Wheeling Township | 153,991 | 62.7% | 23.8% |
| Thornton Township | 153,682 | 84.2% | 34.6% |
| Worth Township (Cook County) | 149,419 | 76.4% | 24.8% |
| Proviso Township | 147,690 | 87.9% | 30.7% |
| Maine Township (Cook County) | 137,069 | 75.3% | 26.7% |
| Schaumburg Township | 131,761 | 62.0% | 30.7% |
| Lyons Township | 112,613 | 68.5% | 25.7% |
| Palatine Township | 111,737 | 58.5% | 31.5% |
| Niles Township | 109,647 | 78.6% | 22.0% |
| Bremen Township | 104,594 | 68.0% | 23.8% |
| Hanover Township (Cook County) | 97,865 | 41.4% | 21.0% |
| Orland Township | 96,492 | 32.1% | 11.7% |
| Elk Grove Township | 93,245 | 74.1% | 37.5% |
| Leyden Township | 90,973 | 86.3% | 34.5% |
Counties in Illinois with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Cook County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will County | 323 | 12.7 | +0.0 |
| Scott County | 3 | 12.6 | −0.1 |
| Monroe County | 19 | 12.9 | +0.2 |
| Douglas County | 11 | 12.9 | +0.2 |
| Iroquois County | 17 | 13.3 | +0.6 |
| Lee County | 17 | 11.3 | −1.3 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Illinois
- License Finder: handymen and maintenance workers in Illinois (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
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 Cook County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Cook County?
The Census Bureau counts 2,888 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Cook County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Cook County?
Pay is published by state: across Illinois, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $54,220 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Cook County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Illinois, and a city or county in Cook 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 Illinois (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 — Cook County, Illinois
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