Handymen and maintenance workers in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Worcester County, Massachusetts has 561 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 1,552 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 15.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 16.5 across Massachusetts.
Worcester County ranks 9 of 14 counties in Massachusetts for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $60,845 per employee a year.
Across Massachusetts, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $56,040 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 561
- Their employees
- 1,552
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 15.8
Handymen and maintenance workers in Worcester County: businesses and jobs
| Worcester County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 561 | 4,989 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 1,552 | 16,186 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $94,432,000 | $1,087,124,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 15.8 | 16.5 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Worcester County
| Worcester County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 34.2% (±0.5 points) | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 27.5% (±0.5 points) | 30.5% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 7.9% (±0.4 points) | 12.3% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 355,185 (±112) | 3,030,406 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 34.2% (±0.5 points) in Worcester County, lower than across Massachusetts (37.5%).
Homes built before 1940: 27.5% (±0.5 points) in Worcester County, lower than across Massachusetts (30.5%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 7.9% (±0.4 points) in Worcester County, lower than across Massachusetts (12.3%).
Places in Worcester County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 207,055 | 75.1% | 57.2% |
| Leominster | 43,909 | 64.5% | 37.7% |
| Fitchburg | 41,798 | 78.6% | 45.9% |
| Shrewsbury | 38,876 | 51.0% | 27.8% |
| Milford | 30,431 | 63.9% | 34.8% |
| Milford (community) | 27,731 | 66.8% | 37.8% |
| Westborough | 21,944 | 56.5% | 38.2% |
| Gardner | 21,148 | 71.8% | 41.1% |
| Holden | 20,064 | 59.9% | 14.7% |
| Grafton | 19,902 | 53.6% | 26.8% |
| Southbridge Town | 17,928 | 76.4% | 57.3% |
| Webster | 17,748 | 66.3% | 40.2% |
| Auburn | 16,970 | 70.0% | 20.4% |
| Northbridge | 16,458 | 56.0% | 29.5% |
| Northborough | 15,750 | 49.3% | 16.9% |
Counties in Massachusetts with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Worcester County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | 51 | 14.8 | −1.0 |
| Middlesex County | 1,145 | 17.2 | +1.4 |
| Bristol County | 340 | 13.9 | −1.9 |
| Berkshire County | 124 | 17.7 | +1.9 |
| Norfolk County | 527 | 17.9 | +2.1 |
| Essex County | 621 | 18.8 | +3.0 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Massachusetts
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 Worcester County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Worcester County?
The Census Bureau counts 561 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Worcester County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Worcester County?
Pay is published by state: across Massachusetts, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $56,040 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Worcester County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Massachusetts, and a city or county in Worcester 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 Massachusetts (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 — Worcester County, Massachusetts
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