Handymen and maintenance workers in Wilson County, Kansas
Wilson County, Kansas has 3 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 7 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.3 across Kansas.
Wilson County ranks 39 of 55 counties in Kansas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $28,857 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
- 7
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.7
Handymen and maintenance workers in Wilson County: businesses and jobs
| Wilson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 1,068 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 7 | 3,880 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $202,000 | $189,953,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.7 | 8.3 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Wilson County
| Wilson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 22.3% (±3.8 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 28.6% (±3.6 points) | 15.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 5.4% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 4,493 (±29) | 1,293,635 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 22.3% (±3.8 points) in Wilson County, lower than across Kansas (32.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 28.6% (±3.6 points) in Wilson County, higher than across Kansas (15.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.9% (±0.6 points) in Wilson County, lower than across Kansas (5.4%).
Places in Wilson County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neodesha | 2,503 | 75.1% | 26.4% |
| Fredonia | 1,945 | 79.5% | 34.0% |
| Cedar Township (Wilson County) | 734 | 62.5% | 19.0% |
| Fall River Township (Wilson County) | 515 | 40.7% | 20.8% |
| Altoona | 467 | 68.3% | 13.5% |
| Neodesha Township | 420 | 33.4% | 5.5% |
| Colfax Township (Wilson County) | 343 | 47.0% | 9.0% |
| Center Township (Wilson County) | 340 | 72.7% | 25.0% |
| Buffalo | 282 | 59.9% | 2.8% |
| Newark Township | 281 | 55.2% | 32.8% |
| Pleasant Valley Township (Wilson County) | 227 | 49.0% | 1.0% |
| Verdigris Township | 173 | 40.1% | 4.0% |
| Chetopa Township (Wilson County) | 134 | 61.9% | 9.5% |
| Prairie Township (Wilson County) | 104 | 70.4% | 0.0% |
| Guilford Township | 99 | 82.4% | 9.1% |
Counties in Kansas with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Wilson County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon County | 10 | 6.7 | −0.0 |
| Brown County | 3 | 6.7 | +0.0 |
| Sedgwick County | 155 | 6.8 | +0.1 |
| Riley County | 21 | 6.8 | +0.2 |
| Rice County | 3 | 6.8 | +0.2 |
| Ford County | 8 | 6.3 | −0.4 |
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 Wilson County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Wilson County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Wilson County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Wilson 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 Wilson County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kansas, and a city or county in Wilson 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 — Wilson County, Kansas
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