Handymen and maintenance workers in Penobscot County, Maine
Penobscot County, Maine has 91 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 261 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 12.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 14.3 across Maine.
Penobscot County ranks 11 of 16 counties in Maine for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $45,797 per employee a year.
Across Maine, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $48,590 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 91
- Their employees
- 261
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 12.0
Handymen and maintenance workers in Penobscot County: businesses and jobs
| Penobscot County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 91 | 1,074 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 261 | 3,156 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $11,953,000 | $158,794,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 12.0 | 14.3 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Penobscot County
| Penobscot County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 29.5% (±1.4 points) | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 21.9% (±1.1 points) | 22.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.0% (±0.6 points) | 3.6% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 75,683 (±107) | 751,876 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 29.5% (±1.4 points) in Penobscot County, higher than across Maine (25.7%).
Places in Penobscot County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor | 31,938 | 70.2% | 52.8% |
| Orono | 11,902 | 52.8% | 53.4% |
| Orono (community) | 11,151 | 53.1% | 58.3% |
| Brewer | 9,652 | 76.5% | 40.3% |
| Hampden | 7,896 | 46.9% | 14.3% |
| Old Town | 7,470 | 67.8% | 40.7% |
| Hermon | 6,727 | 19.8% | 24.8% |
| Hampden (community) | 5,161 | 47.7% | 16.4% |
| Lincoln | 4,890 | 50.0% | 27.4% |
| Glenburn | 4,737 | 38.1% | 18.3% |
| Millinocket | 4,115 | 86.2% | 15.9% |
| Orrington | 3,853 | 41.4% | 11.5% |
| Dexter | 3,822 | 55.2% | 33.7% |
| Millinocket (community) | 3,779 | 88.6% | 16.5% |
| Holden | 3,352 | 55.9% | 5.0% |
Counties in Maine with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Penobscot County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 26 | 12.0 | −0.1 |
| Oxford County | 44 | 11.9 | −0.1 |
| Androscoggin County | 62 | 12.3 | +0.3 |
| Franklin County | 27 | 12.7 | +0.7 |
| Kennebec County | 81 | 12.8 | +0.7 |
| Waldo County | 30 | 13.5 | +1.5 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Maine
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 Penobscot County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Penobscot County?
The Census Bureau counts 91 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Penobscot County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Penobscot County?
Pay is published by state: across Maine, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $48,590 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Penobscot County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Maine, and a city or county in Penobscot 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 Maine (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 — Penobscot County, Maine
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