Handymen and maintenance workers in Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Orleans Parish, Louisiana has 84 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 246 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.7 across Louisiana.
Orleans Parish ranks 19 of 42 counties in Louisiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $46,890 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
- 84
- Their employees
- 246
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.3
Handymen and maintenance workers in Orleans Parish: businesses and jobs
| Orleans Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 84 | 990 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 246 | 3,604 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $11,535,000 | $163,010,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.3 | 4.7 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Orleans Parish
| Orleans Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 48.8% (±0.9 points) | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 31.4% (±0.7 points) | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 11.8% (±0.5 points) | 5.1% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 195,552 (±155) | 2,108,902 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 48.8% (±0.9 points) in Orleans Parish, higher than across Louisiana (32.6%).
Homes built before 1940: 31.4% (±0.7 points) in Orleans Parish, higher than across Louisiana (6.1%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 11.8% (±0.5 points) in Orleans Parish, higher than across Louisiana (5.1%).
Places in Orleans Parish
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 371,853 | 73.6% | 48.8% |
Counties in Louisiana with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Orleans Parish, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Parish | 22 | 4.2 | −0.1 |
| Morehouse Parish | 5 | 4.2 | −0.1 |
| Calcasieu Parish | 43 | 4.5 | +0.2 |
| Vernon Parish | 10 | 4.5 | +0.2 |
| Ouachita Parish | 29 | 4.1 | −0.2 |
| Caddo Parish | 51 | 4.5 | +0.2 |
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 Orleans Parish
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Orleans Parish?
The Census Bureau counts 84 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Orleans Parish (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Orleans 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 Orleans Parish?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Louisiana, and a city or county in Orleans 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 — Orleans Parish, Louisiana
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