Handymen and maintenance workers in Jackson County, Michigan
Jackson County, Michigan has 51 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 146 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.6 across Michigan.
Jackson County ranks 49 of 80 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $46,466 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
- 51
- Their employees
- 146
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.4
Handymen and maintenance workers in Jackson County: businesses and jobs
| Jackson County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 51 | 3,959 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 146 | 14,368 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $6,784,000 | $844,596,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.4 | 8.6 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Jackson County
| Jackson County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 25.0% (±1.2 points) | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 22.2% (±1.1 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.0% (±0.5 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 69,292 (±119) | 4,622,236 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 25.0% (±1.2 points) in Jackson County, lower than across Michigan (26.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 22.2% (±1.1 points) in Jackson County, higher than across Michigan (14.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 4.0% (±0.5 points) in Jackson County, lower than across Michigan (5.6%).
Places in Jackson County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 31,058 | 88.4% | 45.3% |
| Blackman Charter Township | 25,605 | 60.7% | 48.1% |
| Summit Township (Jackson County) | 22,817 | 73.8% | 18.8% |
| Leoni Township | 13,794 | 67.6% | 15.3% |
| Spring Arbor Township | 8,498 | 56.1% | 18.3% |
| Columbia Township (Jackson County) | 7,433 | 62.3% | 12.1% |
| Napoleon Township | 6,755 | 64.1% | 11.2% |
| Grass Lake Charter Township | 6,177 | 44.6% | 9.3% |
| Michigan Center | 4,999 | 80.7% | 16.6% |
| Rives Township | 4,782 | 42.4% | 5.1% |
| Henrietta Township | 4,681 | 54.1% | 6.2% |
| Vandercook Lake | 4,375 | 83.5% | 7.2% |
| Sandstone Township | 3,902 | 62.0% | 8.0% |
| Hanover Township (Jackson County) | 3,669 | 65.1% | 7.1% |
| Liberty Township (Jackson County) | 3,067 | 48.6% | 5.7% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Jackson County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa County | 15 | 7.4 | +0.0 |
| Luce County | 3 | 7.4 | +0.0 |
| Shiawassee County | 22 | 7.2 | −0.1 |
| Tuscola County | 18 | 7.5 | +0.1 |
| Barry County | 21 | 7.6 | +0.2 |
| Clare County | 17 | 7.7 | +0.4 |
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 Jackson County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Jackson County?
The Census Bureau counts 51 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Jackson County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Jackson 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 Jackson County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Jackson 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 — Jackson County, Michigan
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