Handymen and maintenance workers in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana has 159 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 697 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 8.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.7 across Louisiana.
Jefferson Parish ranks 2 of 42 counties in Louisiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $46,811 per employee a year.
Across Louisiana, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $41,660 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 159
- Their employees
- 697
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 8.2
Handymen and maintenance workers in Jefferson Parish: businesses and jobs
| Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 159 | 990 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 697 | 3,604 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $32,627,000 | $163,010,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 8.2 | 4.7 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Jefferson Parish
| Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 37.4% (±1.1 points) | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.9% (±0.3 points) | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 8.9% (±0.7 points) | 5.1% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 194,418 (±143) | 2,108,902 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 37.4% (±1.1 points) in Jefferson Parish, higher than across Louisiana (32.6%).
Homes built before 1940: 2.9% (±0.3 points) in Jefferson Parish, lower than across Louisiana (6.1%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 8.9% (±0.7 points) in Jefferson Parish, higher than across Louisiana (5.1%).
Places in Jefferson Parish
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metairie | 139,729 | 68.8% | 37.9% |
| Kenner | 64,904 | 58.2% | 36.9% |
| Marrero | 32,540 | 69.2% | 33.9% |
| Terrytown | 24,726 | 60.6% | 50.8% |
| Harvey | 20,915 | 61.7% | 47.3% |
| Gretna | 17,389 | 73.1% | 51.2% |
| Estelle | 16,341 | 46.9% | 10.1% |
| River Ridge | 13,312 | 70.7% | 29.4% |
| Woodmere | 11,879 | 47.2% | 21.3% |
| Waggaman | 11,330 | 43.3% | 29.8% |
| Timberlane | 10,886 | 57.5% | 27.4% |
| Jefferson | 9,703 | 81.2% | 42.7% |
| Harahan | 8,904 | 65.6% | 25.9% |
| Westwego | 8,335 | 74.5% | 48.6% |
| Bridge City | 7,297 | 58.0% | 41.6% |
Counties in Louisiana with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Jefferson Parish, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaquemines Parish | 8 | 8.2 | +0.0 |
| Catahoula Parish | 3 | 6.7 | −1.5 |
| LaSalle Parish | 4 | 6.4 | −1.7 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 132 | 6.4 | −1.8 |
| St. Tammany Parish | 72 | 6.3 | −1.9 |
| East Feliciana Parish | 5 | 6.1 | −2.1 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Louisiana
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 Jefferson Parish
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Jefferson Parish?
The Census Bureau counts 159 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Jefferson Parish (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Jefferson Parish?
Pay is published by state: across Louisiana, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $41,660 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Jefferson Parish?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Louisiana, and a city or county in Jefferson Parish 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 Louisiana (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 — Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
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