Handymen and maintenance workers in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana
Lafourche Parish, Louisiana has 13 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 24 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.7 across Louisiana.
Lafourche Parish ranks 37 of 42 counties in Louisiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $56,583 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
- 13
- Their employees
- 24
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.1
Handymen and maintenance workers in Lafourche Parish: businesses and jobs
| Lafourche Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 13 | 990 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 24 | 3,604 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $1,358,000 | $163,010,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.1 | 4.7 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Lafourche Parish
| Lafourche Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 20.1% (±1.8 points) | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 5.1% (±0.9 points) | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.0% (±0.5 points) | 5.1% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 41,447 (±78) | 2,108,902 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 20.1% (±1.8 points) in Lafourche Parish, lower than across Louisiana (32.6%).
Homes built before 1940: 5.1% (±0.9 points) in Lafourche Parish, lower than across Louisiana (6.1%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.0% (±0.5 points) in Lafourche Parish, lower than across Louisiana (5.1%).
Places in Lafourche Parish
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thibodaux | 15,732 | 61.1% | 38.4% |
| Bayou Blue | 12,218 | 30.9% | 10.4% |
| Raceland | 9,585 | 59.8% | 19.9% |
| Galliano | 5,906 | 53.1% | 18.6% |
| Larose | 5,515 | 42.3% | 11.7% |
| Chackbay | 5,436 | 38.9% | 6.4% |
| Cut Off | 5,398 | 56.5% | 22.4% |
| Lafourche Crossing | 2,790 | 24.7% | 20.4% |
| Lockport | 2,618 | 77.7% | 23.4% |
| Golden Meadow | 1,854 | 80.9% | 23.4% |
| Mathews | 1,598 | 44.1% | 11.8% |
| Bayou Country Club | 1,497 | 50.1% | 6.0% |
| Lockport Heights | 1,481 | 39.8% | 12.5% |
| Kraemer | 1,065 | 42.0% | 0.0% |
Counties in Louisiana with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Lafourche Parish, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Soto Parish | 4 | 3.2 | +0.0 |
| West Baton Rouge Parish | 4 | 3.3 | +0.2 |
| Concordia Parish | 3 | 3.3 | +0.2 |
| Bossier Parish | 19 | 3.3 | +0.2 |
| Evangeline Parish | 5 | 3.4 | +0.3 |
| Pointe Coupee Parish | 3 | 2.7 | −0.4 |
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 Lafourche Parish
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Lafourche Parish?
The Census Bureau counts 13 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Lafourche Parish (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Lafourche 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 Lafourche Parish?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Louisiana, and a city or county in Lafourche 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 — Lafourche Parish, Louisiana
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