Handymen and maintenance workers in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
Grand Traverse County, Michigan has 79 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 305 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 16.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.6 across Michigan.
Grand Traverse County ranks 4 of 80 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $53,708 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
- 79
- Their employees
- 305
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 16.8
Handymen and maintenance workers in Grand Traverse County: businesses and jobs
| Grand Traverse County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 79 | 3,959 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 305 | 14,368 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $16,381,000 | $844,596,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 16.8 | 8.6 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Grand Traverse County
| Grand Traverse County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 22.8% (±1.6 points) | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 9.9% (±1.2 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 5.5% (±0.8 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 47,003 (±84) | 4,622,236 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 22.8% (±1.6 points) in Grand Traverse County, lower than across Michigan (26.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 9.9% (±1.2 points) in Grand Traverse County, lower than across Michigan (14.6%).
Places in Grand Traverse County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Charter Township | 19,913 | 32.3% | 43.8% |
| Traverse City | 15,593 | 67.3% | 36.3% |
| East Bay Township | 11,682 | 44.9% | 10.4% |
| Long Lake Township | 10,023 | 23.1% | 11.1% |
| Blair Township | 9,105 | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Green Lake Township | 6,744 | 35.9% | 11.5% |
| Peninsula Township | 6,097 | 29.3% | 9.8% |
| Paradise Township | 5,023 | 43.5% | 19.8% |
| Acme Township | 4,474 | 40.1% | 12.4% |
| Whitewater Township | 2,712 | 35.3% | 3.9% |
| Mayfield Township (Grand Traverse County) | 1,956 | 39.8% | 16.0% |
| Kingsley | 1,785 | 44.0% | 32.8% |
| Fife Lake Township | 1,314 | 44.0% | 9.1% |
| Grant Township (Grand Traverse County) | 1,233 | 38.3% | 6.4% |
| Chums Corner | 1,186 | 55.2% | 9.0% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Grand Traverse County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leelanau County | 26 | 16.5 | −0.3 |
| Charlevoix County | 29 | 16.4 | −0.4 |
| Mackinac County | 19 | 17.9 | +1.1 |
| Marquette County | 52 | 15.5 | −1.3 |
| Benzie County | 19 | 15.4 | −1.4 |
| Livingston County | 119 | 14.8 | −2.0 |
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 Grand Traverse County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Grand Traverse County?
The Census Bureau counts 79 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Grand Traverse County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Grand Traverse 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 Grand Traverse County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Grand Traverse 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 — Grand Traverse County, Michigan
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