Handymen and maintenance workers in Douglas County, Kansas
Douglas County, Kansas has 49 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 154 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 9.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.3 across Kansas.
Douglas County ranks 28 of 55 counties in Kansas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $48,396 per employee a year.
Across Kansas, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $46,590 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 49
- Their employees
- 154
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 9.1
Handymen and maintenance workers in Douglas County: businesses and jobs
| Douglas County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 49 | 1,068 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 154 | 3,880 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $7,453,000 | $189,953,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 9.1 | 8.3 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Douglas County
| Douglas County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 49.9% (±1.2 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.8% (±1.2 points) | 15.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 10.5% (±1.3 points) | 5.4% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 53,675 (±67) | 1,293,635 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 49.9% (±1.2 points) in Douglas County, higher than across Kansas (32.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 10.8% (±1.2 points) in Douglas County, lower than across Kansas (15.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 10.5% (±1.3 points) in Douglas County, higher than across Kansas (5.4%).
Places in Douglas County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | 96,051 | 39.4% | 56.4% |
| Eudora Township | 7,823 | 36.9% | 25.1% |
| Palmyra Township | 7,758 | 47.3% | 27.2% |
| Eudora | 6,119 | 36.3% | 28.8% |
| Baldwin City | 4,911 | 41.8% | 34.5% |
| Wakarusa Township | 2,313 | 50.1% | 15.4% |
| Lecompton Township | 1,648 | 43.8% | 16.2% |
| Willow Springs Township | 1,533 | 60.5% | 24.6% |
| Kanwaka Township | 1,386 | 38.7% | 4.6% |
| Marion Township (Douglas County) | 962 | 53.5% | 5.4% |
| Lecompton | 736 | 52.8% | 26.6% |
| Clinton Township | 507 | 20.5% | 0.0% |
| Grant Township (Douglas County) | 321 | 55.4% | 20.1% |
Counties in Kansas with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Douglas County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| McPherson County | 12 | 9.1 | −0.0 |
| Pratt County | 4 | 9.2 | +0.0 |
| Saline County | 23 | 9.5 | +0.4 |
| Wabaunsee County | 3 | 9.6 | +0.4 |
| Barton County | 12 | 9.7 | +0.6 |
| Clay County | 4 | 10.1 | +1.0 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Kansas
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 Douglas County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Douglas County?
The Census Bureau counts 49 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Douglas County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Douglas County?
Pay is published by state: across Kansas, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $46,590 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Douglas County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kansas, and a city or county in Douglas 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 Kansas (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 — Douglas County, Kansas
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