Handymen and maintenance workers in Williamson County, Illinois
Williamson County, Illinois has 12 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 52 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 11.4 across Illinois.
Williamson County ranks 77 of 81 counties in Illinois for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $42,808 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
- 12
- Their employees
- 52
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.7
Handymen and maintenance workers in Williamson County: businesses and jobs
| Williamson County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 12 | 6,209 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 52 | 15,603 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $2,226,000 | $862,247,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.7 | 11.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Williamson County
| Williamson County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 29.3% (±1.9 points) | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 14.7% (±1.4 points) | 20.2% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.5% (±0.5 points) | 11.5% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 32,084 (±58) | 5,457,452 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 29.3% (±1.9 points) in Williamson County, lower than across Illinois (32.9%).
Homes built before 1940: 14.7% (±1.4 points) in Williamson County, lower than across Illinois (20.2%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.5% (±0.5 points) in Williamson County, lower than across Illinois (11.5%).
Places in Williamson County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | 16,836 | 49.3% | 36.7% |
| Herrin | 12,226 | 59.9% | 34.3% |
| Carterville | 5,818 | 41.6% | 40.3% |
| Johnston City | 3,327 | 71.1% | 28.6% |
| Crainville | 1,641 | 41.6% | 30.8% |
| Cambria | 1,300 | 23.4% | 60.4% |
| Energy | 1,050 | 57.6% | 18.4% |
| Hurst | 700 | 66.1% | 46.9% |
| Pittsburg | 682 | 63.3% | 25.3% |
| Bush | 354 | 64.4% | 10.1% |
| Creal Springs | 324 | 77.7% | 23.8% |
| Spillertown | 246 | 39.6% | 17.3% |
| Colp | 223 | 55.2% | 25.0% |
Counties in Illinois with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Williamson County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 6 | 3.6 | −0.1 |
| Wayne County | 3 | 3.9 | +0.2 |
| Warren County | 3 | 4.0 | +0.2 |
| Richland County | 3 | 4.1 | +0.3 |
| Vermilion County | 14 | 4.1 | +0.3 |
| De Witt County | 3 | 4.1 | +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 Williamson County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Williamson County?
The Census Bureau counts 12 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Williamson County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Williamson 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 Williamson County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Illinois, and a city or county in Williamson 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 — Williamson County, Illinois
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