Handymen and maintenance workers in Sagadahoc County, Maine
Sagadahoc County, Maine has 39 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 124 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 20.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 14.3 across Maine.
Sagadahoc County ranks 2 of 16 counties in Maine for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $50,524 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
- 39
- Their employees
- 124
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 20.3
Handymen and maintenance workers in Sagadahoc County: businesses and jobs
| Sagadahoc County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 39 | 1,074 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 124 | 3,156 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $6,265,000 | $158,794,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 20.3 | 14.3 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Sagadahoc County
| Sagadahoc County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 22.2% (±1.9 points) | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 27.1% (±2.2 points) | 22.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.5% (±0.9 points) | 3.6% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 19,239 (±42) | 751,876 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 22.2% (±1.9 points) in Sagadahoc County, lower than across Maine (25.7%).
Homes built before 1940: 27.1% (±2.2 points) in Sagadahoc County, higher than across Maine (22.9%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.5% (±0.9 points) in Sagadahoc County, lower than across Maine (3.6%).
Places in Sagadahoc County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topsham | 9,706 | 50.4% | 21.1% |
| Bath | 8,815 | 79.2% | 35.7% |
| Topsham (community) | 7,271 | 51.6% | 25.0% |
| Richmond | 3,566 | 54.6% | 30.1% |
| Bowdoin | 3,188 | 27.0% | 15.3% |
| Woolwich | 3,158 | 48.7% | 4.5% |
| Bowdoinham | 3,142 | 37.5% | 6.2% |
| Phippsburg | 2,238 | 44.5% | 18.2% |
| Richmond (community) | 2,089 | 75.0% | 45.3% |
| West Bath | 1,863 | 44.1% | 17.7% |
| Georgetown | 1,012 | 49.4% | 16.6% |
| Arrowsic | 597 | 39.0% | 4.7% |
Counties in Maine with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Sagadahoc County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock County | 77 | 18.9 | −1.4 |
| Cumberland County | 264 | 17.2 | −3.0 |
| Knox County | 42 | 17.1 | −3.2 |
| Lincoln County | 58 | 24.2 | +4.0 |
| York County | 160 | 13.9 | −6.4 |
| Waldo County | 30 | 13.5 | −6.8 |
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 Sagadahoc County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Sagadahoc County?
The Census Bureau counts 39 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Sagadahoc County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Sagadahoc 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 Sagadahoc County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Maine, and a city or county in Sagadahoc 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 — Sagadahoc County, Maine
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