Handymen and maintenance workers in Houghton County, Michigan
Houghton County, Michigan has 38 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 136 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 20.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.6 across Michigan.
Houghton County ranks 2 of 80 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $52,426 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
- 38
- Their employees
- 136
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 20.1
Handymen and maintenance workers in Houghton County: businesses and jobs
| Houghton County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 38 | 3,959 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 136 | 14,368 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $7,130,000 | $844,596,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 20.1 | 8.6 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Houghton County
| Houghton County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 28.2% (±1.8 points) | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 37.7% (±1.7 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.7% (±0.9 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 18,870 (±116) | 4,622,236 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 37.7% (±1.7 points) in Houghton County, higher than across Michigan (14.6%).
Places in Houghton County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton | 8,474 | 54.3% | 63.1% |
| Calumet Charter Township | 6,318 | 89.5% | 22.1% |
| Hancock | 4,574 | 81.7% | 44.4% |
| Portage Charter Township | 3,205 | 66.7% | 26.2% |
| Adams Township (Houghton County) | 2,564 | 69.9% | 16.3% |
| Schoolcraft Township (Houghton County) | 2,163 | 70.0% | 27.4% |
| Torch Lake Township (Houghton County) | 1,897 | 62.2% | 5.7% |
| Chassell Township | 1,794 | 64.7% | 15.8% |
| Franklin Township (Houghton County) | 1,791 | 61.5% | 19.2% |
| Osceola Township (Houghton County) | 1,562 | 79.7% | 8.6% |
| Laurium | 1,509 | 93.1% | 24.2% |
| Stanton Township | 1,496 | 55.3% | 5.7% |
| Dollar Bay | 1,049 | 69.3% | 10.6% |
| Lake Linden | 1,020 | 81.7% | 40.5% |
| Hancock Township | 685 | 45.5% | 1.5% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Houghton County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmet County | 49 | 22.3 | +2.2 |
| Mackinac County | 19 | 17.9 | −2.2 |
| Grand Traverse County | 79 | 16.8 | −3.3 |
| Leelanau County | 26 | 16.5 | −3.6 |
| Charlevoix County | 29 | 16.4 | −3.7 |
| Marquette County | 52 | 15.5 | −4.7 |
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 Houghton County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Houghton County?
The Census Bureau counts 38 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Houghton County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Houghton 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 Houghton County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Houghton 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 — Houghton County, Michigan
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