Handymen and maintenance workers in Sedgwick County, Kansas
Sedgwick County, Kansas has 155 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 801 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.3 across Kansas.
Sedgwick County ranks 37 of 55 counties in Kansas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $44,712 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
- 155
- Their employees
- 801
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.8
Handymen and maintenance workers in Sedgwick County: businesses and jobs
| Sedgwick County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 155 | 1,068 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 801 | 3,880 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $35,814,000 | $189,953,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.8 | 8.3 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Sedgwick County
| Sedgwick County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 36.9% (±0.8 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 8.8% (±0.5 points) | 15.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 6.8% (±0.4 points) | 5.4% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 227,638 (±171) | 1,293,635 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 36.9% (±0.8 points) in Sedgwick County, higher than across Kansas (32.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 8.8% (±0.5 points) in Sedgwick County, lower than across Kansas (15.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 6.8% (±0.4 points) in Sedgwick County, higher than across Kansas (5.4%).
Places in Sedgwick County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 397,945 | 57.6% | 41.1% |
| Derby | 26,062 | 32.4% | 31.5% |
| Rockford Township | 24,132 | 45.5% | 18.3% |
| Riverside Township (Sedgwick County) | 13,323 | 46.1% | 30.5% |
| Haysville | 11,117 | 45.4% | 24.3% |
| Kechi Township | 10,177 | 37.0% | 21.9% |
| Gypsum Township (Sedgwick County) | 10,158 | 12.0% | 47.6% |
| Salem Township (Sedgwick County) | 9,499 | 43.1% | 14.5% |
| Bel Aire | 9,043 | 19.3% | 18.2% |
| Valley Center | 8,590 | 48.8% | 27.6% |
| Attica Township | 7,910 | 22.7% | 20.3% |
| Park City | 7,673 | 40.2% | 24.7% |
| Park Township | 7,531 | 22.7% | 47.2% |
| Maize | 6,824 | 23.0% | 49.4% |
| Mulvane | 6,171 | 49.9% | 20.2% |
Counties in Kansas with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Sedgwick County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riley County | 21 | 6.8 | +0.0 |
| Rice County | 3 | 6.8 | +0.0 |
| Brown County | 3 | 6.7 | −0.1 |
| Wilson County | 3 | 6.7 | −0.1 |
| 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Sedgwick County
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Sedgwick County, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Sedgwick County beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Sedgwick County, save the ones you like and apply online.
Questions about Sedgwick County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Sedgwick County?
The Census Bureau counts 155 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Sedgwick County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Sedgwick 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 Sedgwick County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kansas, and a city or county in Sedgwick 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 — Sedgwick County, Kansas
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
Figures last updated on .