Handymen and maintenance workers in Caroline County, Maryland
Caroline County, Maryland has 17 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 26 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 12.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 12.4 across Maryland.
Caroline County ranks 10 of 24 counties in Maryland for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $58,423 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
- 17
- Their employees
- 26
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 12.6
Handymen and maintenance workers in Caroline County: businesses and jobs
| Caroline County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 17 | 3,183 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 26 | 12,417 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $1,519,000 | $732,511,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 12.6 | 12.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Caroline County
| Caroline County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 28.1% (±2.4 points) | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 16.8% (±2.4 points) | 10.7% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.5% (±0.3 points) | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 13,531 (±48) | 2,560,784 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 28.1% (±2.4 points) in Caroline County, lower than across Maryland (32.4%).
Homes built before 1940: 16.8% (±2.4 points) in Caroline County, higher than across Maryland (10.7%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.5% (±0.3 points) in Caroline County, lower than across Maryland (10.2%).
Places in Caroline County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denton | 4,936 | 56.2% | 51.9% |
| Federalsburg | 2,837 | 58.6% | 48.6% |
| Greensboro | 2,634 | 61.5% | 41.9% |
| Ridgely | 1,772 | 47.3% | 37.1% |
| Preston | 852 | 64.6% | 21.7% |
| Goldsboro | 248 | 97.9% | 19.0% |
| Marydel | 149 | 75.6% | 15.6% |
| Henderson | 132 | 80.4% | 64.1% |
| Hillsboro | 127 | 94.3% | 30.4% |
| Templeville | 63 | 77.7% | 20.0% |
Counties in Maryland with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Caroline County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore County | 434 | 12.4 | −0.2 |
| Howard County | 170 | 13.6 | +1.0 |
| Calvert County | 41 | 11.4 | −1.2 |
| St. Mary's County | 51 | 11.0 | −1.6 |
| Prince George's County | 364 | 10.0 | −2.6 |
| Anne Arundel County | 362 | 15.3 | +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 Caroline County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Caroline County?
The Census Bureau counts 17 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Caroline County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Caroline 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 Caroline County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Maryland, and a city or county in Caroline 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 — Caroline County, Maryland
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