Handymen and maintenance workers in Wells County, Indiana
Wells County, Indiana has 8 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 23 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.3 across Indiana.
Wells County ranks 63 of 86 counties in Indiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $40,826 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
- 8
- Their employees
- 23
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.6
Handymen and maintenance workers in Wells County: businesses and jobs
| Wells County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 8 | 2,456 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 23 | 9,120 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $939,000 | $469,531,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.6 | 8.3 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Wells County
| Wells County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 24.4% (±2.9 points) | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 27.5% (±2.4 points) | 16.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.7% (±1.0 points) | 5.0% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 12,074 (±31) | 2,976,568 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 24.4% (±2.9 points) in Wells County, lower than across Indiana (29.4%).
Homes built before 1940: 27.5% (±2.4 points) in Wells County, higher than across Indiana (16.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.7% (±1.0 points) in Wells County, lower than across Indiana (5.0%).
Places in Wells County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffton | 10,529 | 61.1% | 38.0% |
| Harrison Township (Wells County) | 8,879 | 77.2% | 31.5% |
| Lancaster Township (Wells County) | 6,122 | 41.6% | 30.2% |
| Jefferson Township (Wells County) | 5,897 | 49.5% | 23.0% |
| Ossian | 3,384 | 44.2% | 33.0% |
| Union Township (Wells County) | 1,978 | 55.3% | 3.6% |
| Rockcreek Township | 1,735 | 60.8% | 21.9% |
| Chester Township (Wells County) | 1,178 | 55.0% | 3.6% |
| Liberty Township (Wells County) | 1,068 | 68.2% | 5.1% |
| Nottingham Township | 963 | 67.6% | 30.9% |
| Jackson Township (Wells County) | 600 | 46.0% | 6.2% |
| Zanesville | 488 | 65.2% | 11.8% |
| Uniondale | 309 | 73.3% | 12.8% |
| Poneto | 174 | 75.2% | 19.8% |
| Vera Cruz | 62 | 89.3% | 35.7% |
Counties in Indiana with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Wells County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton County | 4 | 6.6 | −0.1 |
| Cass County | 11 | 6.7 | +0.1 |
| Gibson County | 10 | 6.7 | +0.1 |
| Howard County | 27 | 6.8 | +0.1 |
| Vermillion County | 5 | 6.8 | +0.2 |
| Lawrence County | 13 | 6.3 | −0.3 |
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 Wells County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Wells County?
The Census Bureau counts 8 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Wells County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Wells 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 Wells County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Indiana, and a city or county in Wells 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 — Wells County, Indiana
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