Handymen and maintenance workers in Oakland County, Michigan
Oakland County, Michigan has 549 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 2,378 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 9.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.6 across Michigan.
Oakland County ranks 26 of 80 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $84,580 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
- 549
- Their employees
- 2,378
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 9.8
Handymen and maintenance workers in Oakland County: businesses and jobs
| Oakland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 549 | 3,959 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 2,378 | 14,368 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $201,131,000 | $844,596,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 9.8 | 8.6 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Oakland County
| Oakland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 27.3% (±0.4 points) | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 7.3% (±0.2 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 7.7% (±0.3 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 561,348 (±263) | 4,622,236 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 27.3% (±0.4 points) in Oakland County, higher than across Michigan (26.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 7.3% (±0.2 points) in Oakland County, lower than across Michigan (14.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 7.7% (±0.3 points) in Oakland County, higher than across Michigan (5.6%).
Places in Oakland County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 87,898 | 58.3% | 26.7% |
| Farmington Hills | 83,515 | 53.6% | 35.3% |
| Rochester Hills | 77,089 | 39.6% | 23.3% |
| Southfield | 76,236 | 78.7% | 46.6% |
| Waterford Charter Township | 70,160 | 65.6% | 24.2% |
| Novi | 66,717 | 26.5% | 33.7% |
| West Bloomfield Charter Township | 65,816 | 50.0% | 16.4% |
| Pontiac | 62,104 | 75.2% | 53.4% |
| Royal Oak | 57,950 | 82.4% | 32.0% |
| Bloomfield Charter Township | 44,097 | 72.5% | 12.1% |
| Commerce Charter Township | 43,840 | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Orion Charter Township | 38,546 | 41.3% | 17.5% |
| Independence Charter Township | 36,982 | 40.1% | 20.6% |
| White Lake Charter Township | 31,046 | 46.4% | 12.5% |
| Oak Park | 29,318 | 88.6% | 36.7% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Oakland County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason County | 17 | 9.7 | −0.1 |
| Ionia County | 24 | 9.7 | −0.1 |
| Iosco County | 20 | 10.0 | +0.2 |
| Kent County | 270 | 10.0 | +0.3 |
| Washtenaw County | 152 | 9.5 | −0.3 |
| Otsego County | 15 | 10.1 | +0.3 |
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 Oakland County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Oakland County?
The Census Bureau counts 549 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Oakland County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Oakland 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 Oakland County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Oakland 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 — Oakland County, Michigan
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