Handymen and maintenance workers in Isabella County, Michigan
Isabella County, Michigan has 16 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 69 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.6 across Michigan.
Isabella County ranks 68 of 80 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $47,841 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
- 16
- Their employees
- 69
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.6
Handymen and maintenance workers in Isabella County: businesses and jobs
| Isabella County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 16 | 3,959 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 69 | 14,368 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $3,301,000 | $844,596,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.6 | 8.6 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Isabella County
| Isabella County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 38.2% (±1.5 points) | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 12.2% (±1.1 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 6.9% (±1.2 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 28,660 (±68) | 4,622,236 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 38.2% (±1.5 points) in Isabella County, higher than across Michigan (26.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 12.2% (±1.1 points) in Isabella County, lower than across Michigan (14.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 6.9% (±1.2 points) in Isabella County, higher than across Michigan (5.6%).
Places in Isabella County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant | 21,236 | 55.8% | 64.3% |
| Union Charter Township | 11,823 | 29.0% | 61.1% |
| Chippewa Township (Isabella County) | 4,598 | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Deerfield Township (Isabella County) | 3,310 | 38.5% | 7.9% |
| Sherman Township (Isabella County) | 3,174 | 40.7% | 13.9% |
| Coe Township | 3,064 | 65.0% | 17.7% |
| Nottawa Township (Isabella County) | 2,305 | 60.7% | 2.8% |
| Lake Isabella | 2,085 | 29.7% | 5.9% |
| Lincoln Township (Isabella County) | 2,003 | 48.9% | 10.8% |
| Broomfield Township | 1,990 | 40.2% | 14.5% |
| Fremont Township (Isabella County) | 1,793 | 47.6% | 3.6% |
| Isabella Township | 1,751 | 51.3% | 10.8% |
| Denver Township (Isabella County) | 1,562 | 40.5% | 7.4% |
| Shepherd | 1,457 | 75.8% | 33.6% |
| Gilmore Township (Isabella County) | 1,368 | 56.0% | 3.0% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Isabella County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola County | 7 | 5.5 | −0.0 |
| Calhoun County | 34 | 5.7 | +0.1 |
| Dickinson County | 8 | 5.7 | +0.2 |
| Crawford County | 6 | 5.8 | +0.2 |
| Ogemaw County | 9 | 5.9 | +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 Isabella County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Isabella County?
The Census Bureau counts 16 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Isabella County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Isabella 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 Isabella County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Isabella 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 — Isabella County, Michigan
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