Handymen and maintenance workers in Fayette County, Kentucky
Fayette County, Kentucky has 102 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 516 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.7 across Kentucky.
Fayette County ranks 21 of 69 counties in Kentucky for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $64,035 per employee a year.
Across Kentucky, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $46,110 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 102
- Their employees
- 516
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.8
Handymen and maintenance workers in Fayette County: businesses and jobs
| Fayette County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 102 | 1,152 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 516 | 3,936 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $33,042,000 | $197,559,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.8 | 5.7 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Fayette County
| Fayette County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 46.2% (±0.8 points) | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 6.8% (±0.4 points) | 9.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 9.9% (±0.7 points) | 3.7% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 148,959 (±115) | 2,023,116 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 46.2% (±0.8 points) in Fayette County, higher than across Kentucky (31.7%).
Homes built before 1940: 6.8% (±0.4 points) in Fayette County, lower than across Kentucky (9.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 9.9% (±0.7 points) in Fayette County, higher than across Kentucky (3.7%).
Places in Fayette County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 323,725 | 44.9% | 46.2% |
Counties in Kentucky with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Fayette County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson County | 14 | 6.9 | +0.0 |
| Crittenden County | 3 | 6.9 | +0.1 |
| Jefferson County | 242 | 6.7 | −0.1 |
| Clark County | 11 | 6.7 | −0.1 |
| Madison County | 27 | 6.7 | −0.2 |
| Marion County | 6 | 7.1 | +0.2 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Kentucky
- License Finder: handymen and maintenance workers in Kentucky (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
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 Fayette County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Fayette County?
The Census Bureau counts 102 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Fayette County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Fayette County?
Pay is published by state: across Kentucky, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $46,110 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Fayette County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kentucky, and a city or county in Fayette 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 Kentucky (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 — Fayette County, Kentucky
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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 .