Handymen and maintenance workers in Ottawa County, Michigan
Ottawa County, Michigan has 161 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 499 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 13.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.6 across Michigan.
Ottawa County ranks 10 of 80 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $51,441 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
- 161
- Their employees
- 499
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 13.7
Handymen and maintenance workers in Ottawa County: businesses and jobs
| Ottawa County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 161 | 3,959 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 499 | 14,368 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $25,669,000 | $844,596,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 13.7 | 8.6 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Ottawa County
| Ottawa County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 20.7% (±0.9 points) | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 8.8% (±0.6 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.1% (±0.5 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 117,604 (±134) | 4,622,236 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 20.7% (±0.9 points) in Ottawa County, lower than across Michigan (26.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 8.8% (±0.6 points) in Ottawa County, lower than across Michigan (14.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 4.1% (±0.5 points) in Ottawa County, lower than across Michigan (5.6%).
Places in Ottawa County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Charter Township | 54,965 | 39.1% | 17.4% |
| Holland Charter Township | 39,637 | 26.2% | 28.8% |
| Holland | 34,423 | 63.1% | 32.2% |
| Allendale | 26,679 | 16.4% | 47.2% |
| Allendale Charter Township | 26,540 | 16.1% | 36.5% |
| Park Township (Ottawa County) | 18,901 | 43.0% | 5.6% |
| Grand Haven Charter Township | 18,866 | 33.1% | 16.3% |
| Jenison | 17,582 | 75.0% | 12.1% |
| Spring Lake Township | 15,517 | 42.0% | 18.8% |
| Zeeland Charter Township | 12,137 | 20.0% | 5.4% |
| Grand Haven | 10,996 | 71.8% | 31.7% |
| Jamestown Charter Township | 10,039 | 23.4% | 13.8% |
| Tallmadge Charter Township | 9,027 | 39.9% | 18.5% |
| Hudsonville | 7,769 | 47.0% | 13.8% |
| Blendon Township | 7,357 | 40.3% | 12.5% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Ottawa County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron County | 27 | 13.3 | −0.4 |
| Antrim County | 23 | 13.0 | −0.7 |
| Oscoda County | 10 | 13.0 | −0.7 |
| Livingston County | 119 | 14.8 | +1.1 |
| Lenawee County | 55 | 12.6 | −1.1 |
| Benzie County | 19 | 15.4 | +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 Ottawa County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Ottawa County?
The Census Bureau counts 161 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Ottawa County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Ottawa 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 Ottawa County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Ottawa 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 — Ottawa County, Michigan
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