Handymen and maintenance workers in St. Joseph County, Michigan
St. Joseph County, Michigan has 12 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 28 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.6 across Michigan.
St. Joseph County ranks 74 of 80 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $45,964 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
- 12
- Their employees
- 28
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.4
Handymen and maintenance workers in St. Joseph County: businesses and jobs
| St. Joseph County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 12 | 3,959 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 28 | 14,368 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $1,287,000 | $844,596,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.4 | 8.6 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in St. Joseph County
| St. Joseph County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 23.9% (±1.6 points) | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 24.6% (±1.6 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.1% (±0.8 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 27,302 (±70) | 4,622,236 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 23.9% (±1.6 points) in St. Joseph County, lower than across Michigan (26.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 24.6% (±1.6 points) in St. Joseph County, higher than across Michigan (14.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.1% (±0.8 points) in St. Joseph County, lower than across Michigan (5.6%).
Places in St. Joseph County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgis | 11,054 | 79.0% | 38.4% |
| Three Rivers | 7,943 | 70.9% | 47.0% |
| Constantine Township | 4,053 | 59.7% | 25.9% |
| White Pigeon Township | 3,779 | 55.3% | 22.6% |
| Lockport Township | 3,763 | 48.9% | 12.1% |
| Nottawa Township (St. Joseph County) | 3,714 | 58.6% | 15.4% |
| Sherman Township (St. Joseph County) | 3,471 | 59.7% | 8.2% |
| Colon Township | 3,337 | 73.1% | 19.8% |
| Fabius Township | 3,317 | 63.0% | 4.7% |
| Burr Oak Township | 2,650 | 64.2% | 18.8% |
| Mendon Township | 2,574 | 64.8% | 8.5% |
| Park Township (St. Joseph County) | 2,530 | 64.9% | 15.3% |
| Constantine | 2,154 | 71.9% | 32.7% |
| Sturgis Township | 1,859 | 76.0% | 11.4% |
| White Pigeon | 1,760 | 75.1% | 33.2% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from St. Joseph County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceana County | 7 | 4.5 | +0.1 |
| Kalkaska County | 5 | 4.3 | −0.1 |
| Mecosta County | 9 | 4.3 | −0.1 |
| Arenac County | 4 | 4.2 | −0.2 |
| Alger County | 3 | 4.8 | +0.4 |
| Schoolcraft County | 3 | 5.0 | +0.6 |
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 St. Joseph County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in St. Joseph County?
The Census Bureau counts 12 residential remodeling businesses with employees in St. Joseph County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in St. Joseph 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 — St. Joseph County, Michigan
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