Handymen and maintenance workers in Charles County, Maryland
Charles County, Maryland has 52 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 163 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 8.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 12.4 across Maryland.
Charles County ranks 18 of 24 counties in Maryland for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $52,613 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
- 52
- Their employees
- 163
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 8.1
Handymen and maintenance workers in Charles County: businesses and jobs
| Charles County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 52 | 3,183 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 163 | 12,417 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $8,576,000 | $732,511,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 8.1 | 12.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Charles County
| Charles County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 17.9% (±1.3 points) | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.6% (±0.6 points) | 10.7% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.6% (±0.6 points) | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 63,813 (±107) | 2,560,784 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 17.9% (±1.3 points) in Charles County, lower than across Maryland (32.4%).
Homes built before 1940: 2.6% (±0.6 points) in Charles County, lower than across Maryland (10.7%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.6% (±0.6 points) in Charles County, lower than across Maryland (10.2%).
Places in Charles County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldorf | 82,943 | 22.4% | 25.1% |
| Bensville | 15,848 | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| La Plata | 10,683 | 14.6% | 19.6% |
| Bryans Road | 9,371 | 30.6% | 6.1% |
| Indian Head | 4,055 | 49.0% | 24.8% |
| Hughesville | 2,098 | 29.8% | 3.5% |
| Potomac Heights | 1,351 | 97.7% | 23.2% |
| Port Tobacco Village | 4 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Counties in Maryland with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Charles County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester County | 47 | 8.3 | +0.1 |
| Dorchester County | 13 | 7.9 | −0.2 |
| Washington County | 50 | 7.8 | −0.4 |
| Kent County | 8 | 7.7 | −0.4 |
| Somerset County | 8 | 7.3 | −0.8 |
| Cecil County | 40 | 9.0 | +0.9 |
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 Charles County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Charles County?
The Census Bureau counts 52 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Charles County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Charles 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 Charles County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Maryland, and a city or county in Charles 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 — Charles County, Maryland
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