Handymen and maintenance workers in McCracken County, Kentucky
McCracken County, Kentucky has 16 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 49 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.7 across Kentucky.
McCracken County ranks 40 of 69 counties in Kentucky for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $44,959 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
- 16
- Their employees
- 49
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.0
Handymen and maintenance workers in McCracken County: businesses and jobs
| McCracken County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 16 | 1,152 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 49 | 3,936 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $2,203,000 | $197,559,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.0 | 5.7 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in McCracken County
| McCracken County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 31.1% (±2.1 points) | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.3% (±1.3 points) | 9.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.6% (±1.1 points) | 3.7% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 32,280 (±52) | 2,023,116 | 143,775,355 |
None of these figures differs measurably from the state’s.
Places in McCracken County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah | 26,845 | 67.7% | 45.0% |
| Reidland | 5,277 | 56.2% | 16.2% |
| Massac | 4,698 | 38.4% | 31.6% |
| Hendron | 4,495 | 51.2% | 21.9% |
| Farley | 4,458 | 55.0% | 24.8% |
Counties in Kentucky with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from McCracken County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | 5 | 4.9 | −0.0 |
| Greenup County | 8 | 4.9 | −0.0 |
| Ohio County | 5 | 4.9 | −0.1 |
| Christian County | 14 | 4.8 | −0.2 |
| Laurel County | 14 | 5.2 | +0.3 |
| Simpson County | 4 | 4.6 | −0.3 |
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 McCracken County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in McCracken County?
The Census Bureau counts 16 residential remodeling businesses with employees in McCracken County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in McCracken 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 McCracken County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kentucky, and a city or county in McCracken 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 — McCracken County, Kentucky
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