Handymen and maintenance workers in Kane County, Illinois
Kane County, Illinois has 311 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 782 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 16.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 11.4 across Illinois.
Kane County ranks 7 of 81 counties in Illinois for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $63,474 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
- 311
- Their employees
- 782
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 16.3
Handymen and maintenance workers in Kane County: businesses and jobs
| Kane County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 311 | 6,209 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 782 | 15,603 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $49,637,000 | $862,247,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 16.3 | 11.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Kane County
| Kane County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 24.0% (±0.8 points) | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 12.7% (±0.7 points) | 20.2% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 5.7% (±0.4 points) | 11.5% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 190,921 (±119) | 5,457,452 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 24.0% (±0.8 points) in Kane County, lower than across Illinois (32.9%).
Homes built before 1940: 12.7% (±0.7 points) in Kane County, lower than across Illinois (20.2%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 5.7% (±0.4 points) in Kane County, lower than across Illinois (11.5%).
Places in Kane County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | 179,898 | 42.5% | 33.6% |
| Aurora Township | 126,432 | 67.9% | 38.0% |
| Elgin | 114,934 | 54.9% | 28.1% |
| Elgin Township | 104,350 | 54.8% | 27.5% |
| Dundee Township | 64,400 | 44.9% | 27.8% |
| St. Charles Township | 51,964 | 40.6% | 22.4% |
| Carpentersville | 37,346 | 54.5% | 28.5% |
| Batavia Township | 35,551 | 37.7% | 19.1% |
| St. Charles | 32,854 | 43.4% | 29.7% |
| Rutland Township (Kane County) | 27,636 | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Batavia | 27,151 | 43.8% | 22.8% |
| Geneva Township | 26,345 | 37.1% | 16.7% |
| South Elgin | 24,217 | 21.7% | 20.9% |
| Montgomery | 21,515 | 19.9% | 20.7% |
| Geneva | 21,258 | 37.4% | 14.9% |
Counties in Illinois with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Kane County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall County | 77 | 16.5 | +0.2 |
| Moultrie County | 10 | 16.0 | −0.3 |
| Lake County | 467 | 17.3 | +1.0 |
| Schuyler County | 6 | 18.1 | +1.9 |
| DuPage County | 682 | 18.6 | +2.3 |
| McHenry County | 230 | 19.0 | +2.7 |
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 Kane County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Kane County?
The Census Bureau counts 311 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Kane County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Kane 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 Kane County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Illinois, and a city or county in Kane 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 — Kane County, Illinois
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