Handymen and maintenance workers in Livingston County, Michigan
Livingston County, Michigan has 119 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 504 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 14.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.6 across Michigan.
Livingston County ranks 9 of 80 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $60,405 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
- 119
- Their employees
- 504
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 14.8
Handymen and maintenance workers in Livingston County: businesses and jobs
| Livingston County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 119 | 3,959 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 504 | 14,368 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $30,444,000 | $844,596,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 14.8 | 8.6 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Livingston County
| Livingston County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 13.1% (±0.8 points) | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 6.3% (±0.7 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.6% (±0.5 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 80,367 (±129) | 4,622,236 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 13.1% (±0.8 points) in Livingston County, lower than across Michigan (26.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 6.3% (±0.7 points) in Livingston County, lower than across Michigan (14.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.6% (±0.5 points) in Livingston County, lower than across Michigan (5.6%).
Places in Livingston County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg Township | 21,200 | 38.4% | 7.1% |
| Genoa Township | 20,647 | 29.9% | 16.9% |
| Green Oak Township | 19,777 | 35.1% | 8.5% |
| Brighton Township | 19,349 | 39.6% | 5.0% |
| Hartland Township | 15,563 | 34.2% | 8.8% |
| Oceola Township | 14,740 | 23.4% | 10.1% |
| Tyrone Township (Livingston County) | 12,151 | 43.0% | 11.4% |
| Marion Township (Livingston County) | 11,669 | 33.3% | 6.1% |
| Howell | 10,021 | 51.4% | 46.1% |
| Handy Township | 8,723 | 39.5% | 14.8% |
| Howell Township | 8,286 | 33.8% | 10.0% |
| Putnam Township | 7,841 | 42.6% | 12.5% |
| Brighton | 7,688 | 39.8% | 33.4% |
| Deerfield Township (Livingston County) | 4,145 | 42.1% | 6.2% |
| Iosco Township | 3,878 | 26.6% | 2.5% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Livingston County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzie County | 19 | 15.4 | +0.6 |
| Marquette County | 52 | 15.5 | +0.7 |
| Ottawa County | 161 | 13.7 | −1.1 |
| Huron County | 27 | 13.3 | −1.5 |
| Charlevoix County | 29 | 16.4 | +1.6 |
| Leelanau County | 26 | 16.5 | +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 Livingston County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Livingston County?
The Census Bureau counts 119 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Livingston County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Livingston 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 Livingston County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Livingston 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 — Livingston County, Michigan
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