Handymen and maintenance workers in Kent County, Michigan
Kent County, Michigan has 270 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 1,162 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 10.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.6 across Michigan.
Kent County ranks 24 of 80 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $60,143 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
- 270
- Their employees
- 1,162
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 10.0
Handymen and maintenance workers in Kent County: businesses and jobs
| Kent County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 270 | 3,959 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 1,162 | 14,368 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $69,886,000 | $844,596,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 10.0 | 8.6 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Kent County
| Kent County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 29.7% (±0.7 points) | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 16.6% (±0.6 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 8.0% (±0.4 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 269,136 (±174) | 4,622,236 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 29.7% (±0.7 points) in Kent County, higher than across Michigan (26.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 16.6% (±0.6 points) in Kent County, higher than across Michigan (14.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 8.0% (±0.4 points) in Kent County, higher than across Michigan (5.6%).
Places in Kent County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | 198,535 | 75.6% | 46.0% |
| Wyoming | 77,353 | 64.2% | 32.9% |
| Kentwood | 54,296 | 44.9% | 38.7% |
| Plainfield Charter Township | 34,040 | 41.7% | 12.2% |
| Gaines Charter Township | 29,469 | 27.3% | 27.9% |
| Forest Hills | 28,695 | 41.2% | 6.0% |
| Byron Township | 27,691 | 21.4% | 11.8% |
| Walker | 25,386 | 45.1% | 34.8% |
| Cascade Charter Township | 19,864 | 44.3% | 9.3% |
| Grand Rapids Charter Township | 19,053 | 37.5% | 14.9% |
| Cutlerville | 18,780 | 27.2% | 30.2% |
| Caledonia Township (Kent County) | 16,485 | 26.3% | 9.9% |
| Grandville | 16,356 | 52.2% | 32.9% |
| Northview | 15,268 | 55.1% | 20.8% |
| Ada Township | 14,524 | 35.2% | 7.2% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Kent County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otsego County | 15 | 10.1 | +0.0 |
| Iosco County | 20 | 10.0 | −0.1 |
| Manistee County | 16 | 10.2 | +0.2 |
| Macomb County | 382 | 10.2 | +0.2 |
| Oakland County | 549 | 9.8 | −0.3 |
| Mason County | 17 | 9.7 | −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 Kent County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Kent County?
The Census Bureau counts 270 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Kent County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Kent 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 Kent County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Kent 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 — Kent County, Michigan
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