Handymen and maintenance workers in Midland County, Michigan
Midland County, Michigan has 35 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 135 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 9.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.6 across Michigan.
Midland County ranks 30 of 80 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $46,000 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
- 35
- Their employees
- 135
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 9.4
Handymen and maintenance workers in Midland County: businesses and jobs
| Midland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 35 | 3,959 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 135 | 14,368 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $6,210,000 | $844,596,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 9.4 | 8.6 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Midland County
| Midland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 21.9% (±1.5 points) | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 8.1% (±0.9 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 5.0% (±0.7 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 37,160 (±110) | 4,622,236 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 21.9% (±1.5 points) in Midland County, lower than across Michigan (26.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 8.1% (±0.9 points) in Midland County, lower than across Michigan (14.6%).
Places in Midland County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland | 42,724 | 67.3% | 32.9% |
| Larkin Charter Township | 5,375 | 40.0% | 4.0% |
| Jerome Township | 4,620 | 52.0% | 14.5% |
| Lee Township (Midland County) | 4,043 | 33.3% | 15.8% |
| Homer Township (Midland County) | 3,994 | 59.3% | 6.8% |
| Ingersoll Township | 2,651 | 72.5% | 10.6% |
| Lincoln Township (Midland County) | 2,538 | 34.0% | 8.7% |
| Edenville Township | 2,511 | 45.5% | 5.8% |
| Warren Township | 2,295 | 37.5% | 9.0% |
| Midland Charter Township | 2,117 | 73.1% | 3.5% |
| Greendale Township | 1,777 | 36.5% | 7.4% |
| Mount Haley Township | 1,723 | 60.0% | 9.9% |
| Mills Township (Midland County) | 1,695 | 38.1% | 4.8% |
| Hope Township (Midland County) | 1,662 | 44.6% | 6.6% |
| Coleman | 1,206 | 68.3% | 40.1% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Midland County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladwin County | 16 | 9.4 | −0.0 |
| Washtenaw County | 152 | 9.5 | +0.1 |
| Missaukee County | 8 | 9.2 | −0.2 |
| Eaton County | 44 | 9.2 | −0.2 |
| St. Clair County | 67 | 9.2 | −0.2 |
| Ionia County | 24 | 9.7 | +0.2 |
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 Midland County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Midland County?
The Census Bureau counts 35 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Midland County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Midland 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 Midland County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Midland 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 — Midland County, Michigan
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