Handymen and maintenance workers in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Anne Arundel County, Maryland has 362 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 1,555 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 15.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 12.4 across Maryland.
Anne Arundel County ranks 8 of 24 counties in Maryland for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $57,347 per employee a year.
Across Maryland, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $49,790 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 362
- Their employees
- 1,555
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 15.3
Handymen and maintenance workers in Anne Arundel County: businesses and jobs
| Anne Arundel County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 362 | 3,183 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 1,555 | 12,417 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $89,175,000 | $732,511,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 15.3 | 12.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Anne Arundel County
| Anne Arundel County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 24.9% (±0.8 points) | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 5.0% (±0.4 points) | 10.7% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 5.9% (±0.4 points) | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 236,262 (±212) | 2,560,784 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 24.9% (±0.8 points) in Anne Arundel County, lower than across Maryland (32.4%).
Homes built before 1940: 5.0% (±0.4 points) in Anne Arundel County, lower than across Maryland (10.7%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 5.9% (±0.4 points) in Anne Arundel County, lower than across Maryland (10.2%).
Places in Anne Arundel County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie | 72,590 | 63.6% | 35.9% |
| Severn | 58,402 | 24.6% | 29.0% |
| Odenton | 45,002 | 21.1% | 37.2% |
| Annapolis | 40,720 | 60.3% | 38.0% |
| Severna Park | 40,228 | 52.0% | 9.3% |
| Pasadena | 34,309 | 25.3% | 16.3% |
| Crofton | 29,549 | 40.4% | 17.8% |
| Arnold | 24,303 | 51.1% | 13.5% |
| Maryland City | 19,186 | 30.1% | 39.2% |
| Lake Shore | 18,249 | 53.1% | 9.1% |
| Ferndale | 17,529 | 61.6% | 32.5% |
| Parole | 17,229 | 22.0% | 35.8% |
| Brooklyn Park | 16,067 | 81.6% | 20.3% |
| Riviera Beach | 12,192 | 51.2% | 18.1% |
| Annapolis Neck | 12,032 | 45.8% | 11.7% |
Counties in Maryland with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Anne Arundel County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | 678 | 16.7 | +1.4 |
| Howard County | 170 | 13.6 | −1.8 |
| Queen Anne's County | 38 | 17.2 | +1.9 |
| Harford County | 183 | 17.4 | +2.0 |
| Frederick County | 192 | 17.6 | +2.3 |
| Caroline County | 17 | 12.6 | −2.8 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Maryland
- License Finder: handymen and maintenance workers in Maryland (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
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 Anne Arundel County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Anne Arundel County?
The Census Bureau counts 362 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Anne Arundel County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Anne Arundel County?
Pay is published by state: across Maryland, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $49,790 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Anne Arundel County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Maryland, and a city or county in Anne Arundel 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 Maryland (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 — Anne Arundel County, Maryland
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