Handymen and maintenance workers in Jay County, Indiana
Jay County, Indiana has 3 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 17 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.3 across Indiana.
Jay County ranks 86 of 86 counties in Indiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $19,706 per employee a year.
Across Indiana, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $49,290 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 3
- Their employees
- 17
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.4
Handymen and maintenance workers in Jay County: businesses and jobs
| Jay County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 2,456 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 17 | 9,120 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $335,000 | $469,531,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.4 | 8.3 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Jay County
| Jay County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 20.1% (±2.7 points) | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 34.1% (±3.1 points) | 16.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.6% (±0.9 points) | 5.0% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 8,904 (±29) | 2,976,568 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 20.1% (±2.7 points) in Jay County, lower than across Indiana (29.4%).
Homes built before 1940: 34.1% (±3.1 points) in Jay County, higher than across Indiana (16.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.6% (±0.9 points) in Jay County, lower than across Indiana (5.0%).
Places in Jay County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Township (Jay County) | 7,942 | 79.7% | 26.8% |
| Portland | 6,416 | 81.9% | 32.1% |
| Richland Township (Jay County) | 3,915 | 81.2% | 25.2% |
| Dunkirk | 1,861 | 84.9% | 28.0% |
| Bearcreek Township | 1,678 | 43.6% | 5.7% |
| Greene Township (Jay County) | 1,404 | 70.4% | 2.7% |
| Redkey | 1,332 | 77.3% | 25.5% |
| Penn Township (Jay County) | 1,052 | 60.1% | 18.7% |
| Madison Township (Jay County) | 929 | 60.5% | 9.8% |
| Jefferson Township (Jay County) | 803 | 59.7% | 16.1% |
| Pike Township (Jay County) | 737 | 56.9% | 3.8% |
| Pennville | 619 | 68.8% | 31.1% |
| Jackson Township (Jay County) | 535 | 68.0% | 12.4% |
| Noble Township (Jay County) | 488 | 61.2% | 24.7% |
| Knox Township | 386 | 63.0% | 8.1% |
Counties in Indiana with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Jay County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry County | 3 | 3.5 | +0.1 |
| Scott County | 4 | 3.7 | +0.3 |
| Fountain County | 3 | 3.8 | +0.4 |
| Fulton County | 4 | 4.2 | +0.8 |
| Spencer County | 4 | 4.6 | +1.2 |
| Whitley County | 7 | 4.7 | +1.3 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Indiana
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 Jay County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Jay County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Jay County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Jay County?
Pay is published by state: across Indiana, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $49,290 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Jay County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Indiana, and a city or county in Jay 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 Indiana (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 — Jay County, Indiana
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