Handymen and maintenance workers in Leelanau County, Michigan
Leelanau County, Michigan has 26 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 196 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 16.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.6 across Michigan.
Leelanau County ranks 5 of 80 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $53,551 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
- 26
- Their employees
- 196
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 16.5
Handymen and maintenance workers in Leelanau County: businesses and jobs
| Leelanau County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 26 | 3,959 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 196 | 14,368 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $10,496,000 | $844,596,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 16.5 | 8.6 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Leelanau County
| Leelanau County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 8.4% (±1.5 points) | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 9.8% (±1.1 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.6% (±0.3 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 15,759 (±58) | 4,622,236 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 8.4% (±1.5 points) in Leelanau County, lower than across Michigan (26.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 9.8% (±1.1 points) in Leelanau County, lower than across Michigan (14.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.6% (±0.3 points) in Leelanau County, lower than across Michigan (5.6%).
Places in Leelanau County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Charter Township | 4,983 | 34.9% | 10.3% |
| Suttons Bay Township | 2,926 | 27.5% | 12.9% |
| Bingham Township (Leelanau County) | 2,630 | 39.5% | 2.0% |
| Leelanau Township | 2,148 | 47.6% | 2.7% |
| Leland Township | 1,748 | 49.5% | 8.4% |
| Kasson Township | 1,722 | 29.0% | 10.8% |
| Centerville Township | 1,529 | 37.7% | 6.4% |
| Solon Township (Leelanau County) | 1,522 | 37.6% | 10.7% |
| Greilickville | 1,519 | 29.2% | 20.7% |
| Cleveland Township | 1,183 | 49.9% | 9.5% |
| Empire Township | 1,173 | 40.8% | 15.0% |
| Glen Arbor Township | 916 | 27.3% | 5.0% |
| Suttons Bay | 555 | 41.6% | 20.5% |
| Northport | 465 | 59.8% | 9.4% |
| Empire | 341 | 54.8% | 20.3% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Leelanau County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlevoix County | 29 | 16.4 | −0.1 |
| Grand Traverse County | 79 | 16.8 | +0.3 |
| Marquette County | 52 | 15.5 | −1.0 |
| Benzie County | 19 | 15.4 | −1.1 |
| Mackinac County | 19 | 17.9 | +1.4 |
| Livingston County | 119 | 14.8 | −1.7 |
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 Leelanau County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Leelanau County?
The Census Bureau counts 26 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Leelanau County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Leelanau 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 Leelanau County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Leelanau 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 — Leelanau County, Michigan
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