Handymen and maintenance workers in Marion County, Kansas
Marion County, Kansas has 3 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 5 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.3 across Kansas.
Marion County ranks 47 of 55 counties in Kansas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $46,800 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
- 3
- Their employees
- 5
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.3
Handymen and maintenance workers in Marion County: businesses and jobs
| Marion County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 1,068 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 5 | 3,880 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $234,000 | $189,953,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.3 | 8.3 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Marion County
| Marion County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 18.7% (±2.5 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 33.3% (±3.1 points) | 15.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.2% (±0.5 points) | 5.4% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 5,693 (±29) | 1,293,635 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 18.7% (±2.5 points) in Marion County, lower than across Kansas (32.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 33.3% (±3.1 points) in Marion County, higher than across Kansas (15.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.2% (±0.5 points) in Marion County, lower than across Kansas (5.4%).
Places in Marion County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro | 2,700 | 78.2% | 23.9% |
| Marion | 1,746 | 73.1% | 26.2% |
| Peabody Township | 1,242 | 86.8% | 23.8% |
| Peabody | 1,196 | 89.0% | 22.2% |
| West Branch Township | 913 | 65.3% | 19.3% |
| Goessel | 600 | 66.9% | 26.1% |
| Florence | 522 | 75.9% | 35.8% |
| Clear Creek Township (Marion County) | 405 | 85.4% | 6.3% |
| Centre Township | 358 | 81.6% | 2.3% |
| Lehigh Township | 322 | 78.5% | 32.8% |
| Risley Township | 322 | 39.6% | 0.0% |
| Burns | 297 | 71.9% | 15.3% |
| Wilson Township (Marion County) | 292 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Catlin Township | 284 | 68.9% | 18.8% |
| Liberty Township (Marion County) | 216 | 64.0% | 0.0% |
Counties in Kansas with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Marion County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labette County | 5 | 5.3 | −0.0 |
| Jackson County | 3 | 5.3 | +0.1 |
| Neosho County | 4 | 5.5 | +0.3 |
| Geary County | 9 | 5.6 | +0.4 |
| Dickinson County | 5 | 5.7 | +0.4 |
| Sumner County | 5 | 4.8 | −0.5 |
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 Marion County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Marion County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Marion County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Marion 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 Marion County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kansas, and a city or county in Marion 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 — Marion County, Kansas
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