Handymen and maintenance workers in Prince George's County, Maryland
Prince George's County, Maryland has 364 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 1,732 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 10.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 12.4 across Maryland.
Prince George's County ranks 14 of 24 counties in Maryland for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $57,946 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
- 364
- Their employees
- 1,732
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 10.0
Handymen and maintenance workers in Prince George's County: businesses and jobs
| Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 364 | 3,183 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 1,732 | 12,417 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $100,363,000 | $732,511,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 10.0 | 12.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Prince George's County
| Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 37.7% (±0.7 points) | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.5% (±0.3 points) | 10.7% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 11.5% (±0.4 points) | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 365,506 (±372) | 2,560,784 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 37.7% (±0.7 points) in Prince George's County, higher than across Maryland (32.4%).
Homes built before 1940: 4.5% (±0.3 points) in Prince George's County, lower than across Maryland (10.7%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 11.5% (±0.4 points) in Prince George's County, higher than across Maryland (10.2%).
Places in Prince George's County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie | 57,926 | 47.1% | 16.1% |
| Clinton | 38,376 | 37.6% | 10.5% |
| Chillum | 34,871 | 77.6% | 60.3% |
| College Park | 34,540 | 48.9% | 66.0% |
| Laurel | 29,798 | 37.7% | 55.8% |
| South Laurel | 29,272 | 58.6% | 59.3% |
| Fort Washington | 25,134 | 53.7% | 8.7% |
| Greenbelt | 24,678 | 62.5% | 52.9% |
| Landover | 24,514 | 66.4% | 53.9% |
| Suitland | 23,793 | 63.4% | 63.4% |
| Camp Springs | 22,544 | 55.3% | 31.0% |
| Langley Park | 21,508 | 67.1% | 76.0% |
| Hyattsville | 20,966 | 63.7% | 51.6% |
| Beltsville | 19,176 | 55.3% | 45.3% |
| East Riverdale | 18,336 | 83.5% | 46.8% |
Counties in Maryland with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Prince George's County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wicomico County | 42 | 9.5 | −0.4 |
| Cecil County | 40 | 9.0 | −0.9 |
| St. Mary's County | 51 | 11.0 | +1.0 |
| Calvert County | 41 | 11.4 | +1.4 |
| Worcester County | 47 | 8.3 | −1.7 |
| Charles County | 52 | 8.1 | −1.8 |
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 Prince George's County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Prince George's County?
The Census Bureau counts 364 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Prince George's County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Prince George's 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 Prince George's County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Maryland, and a city or county in Prince George's 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 — Prince George's County, Maryland
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