Handymen and maintenance workers in Kendall County, Illinois
Kendall County, Illinois has 77 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 207 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 16.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 11.4 across Illinois.
Kendall County ranks 6 of 81 counties in Illinois for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $57,638 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
- 77
- Their employees
- 207
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 16.5
Handymen and maintenance workers in Kendall County: businesses and jobs
| Kendall County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 77 | 6,209 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 207 | 15,603 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $11,931,000 | $862,247,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 16.5 | 11.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Kendall County
| Kendall County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 16.0% (±1.7 points) | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.0% (±0.8 points) | 20.2% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.3% (±0.6 points) | 11.5% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 46,589 (±75) | 5,457,452 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 16.0% (±1.7 points) in Kendall County, lower than across Illinois (32.9%).
Homes built before 1940: 4.0% (±0.8 points) in Kendall County, lower than across Illinois (20.2%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.3% (±0.6 points) in Kendall County, lower than across Illinois (11.5%).
Places in Kendall County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego Township | 58,023 | 26.8% | 14.9% |
| Oswego | 36,375 | 11.4% | 12.1% |
| Bristol Township | 33,956 | 16.6% | 19.6% |
| Yorkville | 23,617 | 14.1% | 20.2% |
| Little Rock Township | 14,609 | 35.7% | 26.7% |
| Plano | 12,203 | 31.8% | 29.7% |
| Na-Au-Say Township | 11,001 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| Kendall Township | 9,269 | 27.9% | 9.5% |
| Boulder Hill | 8,989 | 85.4% | 13.7% |
| Seward Township (Kendall County) | 6,732 | 10.3% | 4.7% |
| Big Grove Township | 1,730 | 78.6% | 18.8% |
| Fox Township (Kendall County) | 1,575 | 36.6% | 11.3% |
| Newark | 1,138 | 78.8% | 17.0% |
| Lisbon Township | 780 | 58.7% | 15.6% |
| Lisbon | 373 | 81.7% | 12.1% |
Counties in Illinois with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Kendall County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kane County | 311 | 16.3 | −0.2 |
| Moultrie County | 10 | 16.0 | −0.5 |
| Lake County | 467 | 17.3 | +0.7 |
| Schuyler County | 6 | 18.1 | +1.6 |
| DuPage County | 682 | 18.6 | +2.0 |
| McHenry County | 230 | 19.0 | +2.4 |
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 Kendall County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Kendall County?
The Census Bureau counts 77 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Kendall County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Kendall 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 Kendall County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Illinois, and a city or county in Kendall 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 — Kendall County, Illinois
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