Handymen and maintenance workers in Kankakee County, Illinois
Kankakee County, Illinois has 33 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 77 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 11.4 across Illinois.
Kankakee County ranks 38 of 81 counties in Illinois for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $44,701 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
- 33
- Their employees
- 77
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.3
Handymen and maintenance workers in Kankakee County: businesses and jobs
| Kankakee County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 33 | 6,209 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 77 | 15,603 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $3,442,000 | $862,247,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.3 | 11.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Kankakee County
| Kankakee County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 30.1% (±1.4 points) | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 15.0% (±1.1 points) | 20.2% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.3% (±0.6 points) | 11.5% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 45,415 (±69) | 5,457,452 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 30.1% (±1.4 points) in Kankakee County, lower than across Illinois (32.9%).
Homes built before 1940: 15.0% (±1.1 points) in Kankakee County, lower than across Illinois (20.2%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.3% (±0.6 points) in Kankakee County, lower than across Illinois (11.5%).
Places in Kankakee County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourbonnais Township | 39,048 | 54.4% | 29.4% |
| Kankakee Township | 24,144 | 92.5% | 48.3% |
| Kankakee | 23,996 | 92.5% | 49.2% |
| Bourbonnais | 18,078 | 52.7% | 26.6% |
| Bradley | 15,325 | 60.5% | 35.6% |
| Manteno Township | 11,203 | 25.6% | 27.6% |
| Manteno | 9,030 | 26.0% | 24.4% |
| Limestone Township (Kankakee County) | 5,010 | 57.8% | 8.1% |
| Aroma Township | 4,895 | 78.6% | 16.6% |
| Momence Township | 3,519 | 76.7% | 22.4% |
| Momence | 3,291 | 77.5% | 33.2% |
| Ganeer Township | 3,164 | 75.8% | 32.4% |
| Yellowhead Township | 2,570 | 63.4% | 17.8% |
| St. Anne Township | 2,166 | 81.5% | 26.4% |
| Otto Township | 1,935 | 70.1% | 24.4% |
Counties in Illinois with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Kankakee County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian County | 11 | 7.2 | −0.0 |
| Crawford County | 6 | 7.1 | −0.2 |
| Cass County | 4 | 7.0 | −0.2 |
| Jersey County | 7 | 7.0 | −0.2 |
| Clinton County | 12 | 7.6 | +0.3 |
| Madison County | 82 | 6.9 | −0.4 |
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 Kankakee County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Kankakee County?
The Census Bureau counts 33 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Kankakee County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Kankakee 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 Kankakee County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Illinois, and a city or county in Kankakee 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 — Kankakee County, Illinois
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