Handymen and maintenance workers in Bay County, Michigan
Bay County, Michigan has 30 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 128 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.6 across Michigan.
Bay County ranks 59 of 80 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $41,070 per employee a year.
Across Michigan, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $47,170 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 30
- Their employees
- 128
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.2
Handymen and maintenance workers in Bay County: businesses and jobs
| Bay County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 30 | 3,959 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 128 | 14,368 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $5,257,000 | $844,596,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.2 | 8.6 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Bay County
| Bay County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 23.0% (±1.4 points) | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 23.4% (±1.3 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 5.2% (±0.8 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 48,659 (±51) | 4,622,236 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 23.0% (±1.4 points) in Bay County, lower than across Michigan (26.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 23.4% (±1.3 points) in Bay County, higher than across Michigan (14.6%).
Places in Bay County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City | 32,320 | 88.9% | 29.9% |
| Bangor Charter Township | 13,902 | 71.2% | 27.3% |
| Monitor Charter Township | 10,638 | 62.5% | 9.4% |
| Hampton Charter Township | 9,623 | 66.1% | 39.6% |
| Williams Charter Township | 5,050 | 51.6% | 18.0% |
| Kawkawlin Township | 4,394 | 67.5% | 15.8% |
| Frankenlust Township | 3,678 | 52.7% | 20.1% |
| Essexville | 3,327 | 95.4% | 5.5% |
| Portsmouth Charter Township | 3,183 | 78.0% | 12.0% |
| Fraser Township | 2,965 | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Beaver Township (Bay County) | 2,698 | 67.6% | 10.7% |
| Auburn | 2,124 | 61.0% | 23.6% |
| Pinconning Township | 1,907 | 74.7% | 9.0% |
| Garfield Township (Bay County) | 1,743 | 53.9% | 0.8% |
| Mount Forest Township | 1,453 | 51.6% | 6.6% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Bay County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branch County | 13 | 6.2 | +0.0 |
| Presque Isle County | 6 | 6.1 | −0.0 |
| Baraga County | 3 | 5.9 | −0.2 |
| Genesee County | 109 | 5.9 | −0.2 |
| Newaygo County | 16 | 6.4 | +0.3 |
| Wayne County | 471 | 5.9 | −0.3 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Michigan
- License Finder: handymen and maintenance workers in Michigan (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 Bay County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Bay County?
The Census Bureau counts 30 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Bay County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Bay County?
Pay is published by state: across Michigan, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $47,170 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Bay County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Bay 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 Michigan (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 — Bay County, Michigan
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