Handymen and maintenance workers in Berrien County, Michigan
Berrien County, Michigan has 64 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 186 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 8.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.6 across Michigan.
Berrien County ranks 39 of 80 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $54,091 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
- 64
- Their employees
- 186
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 8.3
Handymen and maintenance workers in Berrien County: businesses and jobs
| Berrien County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 64 | 3,959 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 186 | 14,368 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $10,061,000 | $844,596,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 8.3 | 8.6 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Berrien County
| Berrien County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 27.2% (±1.3 points) | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 18.4% (±0.9 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.3% (±0.6 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 77,276 (±73) | 4,622,236 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 18.4% (±0.9 points) in Berrien County, higher than across Michigan (14.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 4.3% (±0.6 points) in Berrien County, lower than across Michigan (5.6%).
Places in Berrien County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Charter Township | 14,898 | 56.1% | 19.3% |
| Niles Township | 14,328 | 70.6% | 17.1% |
| Benton Charter Township | 14,234 | 77.0% | 43.5% |
| Niles | 11,803 | 82.5% | 36.8% |
| St. Joseph Charter Township | 9,879 | 72.0% | 13.7% |
| Oronoko Charter Township | 9,132 | 80.6% | 44.4% |
| Benton Harbor | 8,953 | 81.3% | 63.3% |
| St. Joseph | 7,986 | 83.9% | 42.0% |
| Fair Plain | 7,330 | 85.6% | 30.2% |
| Royalton Township | 5,140 | 42.3% | 7.0% |
| Coloma Charter Township | 5,008 | 66.6% | 23.6% |
| Berrien Township | 4,839 | 55.2% | 10.8% |
| Buchanan | 4,223 | 87.1% | 42.5% |
| Paw Paw Lake | 3,889 | 66.9% | 25.2% |
| Buchanan Township | 3,439 | 57.5% | 3.7% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Berrien County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | 54 | 8.1 | −0.2 |
| Delta County | 16 | 8.1 | −0.2 |
| Van Buren County | 32 | 8.6 | +0.3 |
| Hillsdale County | 17 | 7.9 | −0.4 |
| Montcalm County | 22 | 7.8 | −0.5 |
| Clare County | 17 | 7.7 | −0.6 |
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 Berrien County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Berrien County?
The Census Bureau counts 64 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Berrien County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Berrien 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 Berrien County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Berrien 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 — Berrien County, Michigan
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