Handymen and maintenance workers in Riley County, Kansas
Riley County, Kansas has 21 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 97 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.3 across Kansas.
Riley County ranks 36 of 55 counties in Kansas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $48,928 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
- 21
- Their employees
- 97
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.8
Handymen and maintenance workers in Riley County: businesses and jobs
| Riley County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 21 | 1,068 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 97 | 3,880 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $4,746,000 | $189,953,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.8 | 8.3 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Riley County
| Riley County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 53.9% (±1.6 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 8.5% (±1.2 points) | 15.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 7.9% (±1.0 points) | 5.4% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 30,755 (±82) | 1,293,635 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 53.9% (±1.6 points) in Riley County, higher than across Kansas (32.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 8.5% (±1.2 points) in Riley County, lower than across Kansas (15.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 7.9% (±1.0 points) in Riley County, higher than across Kansas (5.4%).
Places in Riley County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | 54,239 | 46.6% | 56.5% |
| Madison Township (Riley County) | 9,271 | 23.8% | 79.2% |
| Fort Riley | 8,606 | 12.9% | 98.2% |
| Ogden Township | 2,345 | 35.7% | 33.7% |
| Manhattan Township | 1,779 | 48.5% | 18.7% |
| Ogden | 1,696 | 28.1% | 40.4% |
| Riley | 943 | 70.2% | 10.4% |
| Grant Township (Riley County) | 779 | 64.0% | 0.0% |
| Sherman Township (Riley County) | 775 | 65.4% | 4.6% |
| Wildcat Township (Riley County) | 771 | 64.3% | 37.5% |
| Bala Township | 767 | 71.9% | 13.6% |
| Leonardville | 514 | 80.6% | 15.7% |
| Jackson Township (Riley County) | 441 | 59.6% | 20.0% |
| Swede Creek Township | 216 | 53.2% | 0.0% |
| Randolph | 178 | 60.1% | 20.0% |
Counties in Kansas with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Riley County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice County | 3 | 6.8 | +0.0 |
| Sedgwick County | 155 | 6.8 | −0.0 |
| Brown County | 3 | 6.7 | −0.1 |
| Wilson County | 3 | 6.7 | −0.2 |
| Lyon County | 10 | 6.7 | −0.2 |
| Atchison County | 5 | 7.3 | +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 Riley County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Riley County?
The Census Bureau counts 21 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Riley County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Riley 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 Riley County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kansas, and a city or county in Riley 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 — Riley County, Kansas
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