Handymen and maintenance workers in Washtenaw County, Michigan
Washtenaw County, Michigan has 152 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 732 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 9.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.6 across Michigan.
Washtenaw County ranks 29 of 80 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $58,794 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
- 152
- Their employees
- 732
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 9.5
Handymen and maintenance workers in Washtenaw County: businesses and jobs
| Washtenaw County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 152 | 3,959 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 732 | 14,368 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $43,037,000 | $844,596,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 9.5 | 8.6 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Washtenaw County
| Washtenaw County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 38.4% (±0.8 points) | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 11.5% (±0.6 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 8.8% (±0.5 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 159,782 (±124) | 4,622,236 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 38.4% (±0.8 points) in Washtenaw County, higher than across Michigan (26.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 11.5% (±0.6 points) in Washtenaw County, lower than across Michigan (14.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 8.8% (±0.5 points) in Washtenaw County, higher than across Michigan (5.6%).
Places in Washtenaw County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | 122,036 | 63.5% | 54.5% |
| Ypsilanti Charter Township | 55,066 | 57.8% | 41.9% |
| Pittsfield Charter Township | 39,438 | 27.0% | 38.3% |
| Ypsilanti | 19,857 | 80.3% | 66.8% |
| Scio Township | 17,725 | 27.8% | 18.1% |
| Superior Charter Township | 14,923 | 34.6% | 17.8% |
| York Charter Township | 9,149 | 46.5% | 2.6% |
| Saline | 9,006 | 50.2% | 30.8% |
| Northfield Township | 8,595 | 42.8% | 21.2% |
| Whitmore Lake | 7,878 | 36.6% | 29.5% |
| Augusta Charter Township | 7,228 | 43.6% | 8.8% |
| Salem Township (Washtenaw County) | 6,932 | 39.8% | 7.7% |
| Dexter Township | 6,634 | 46.8% | 3.9% |
| Webster Township | 6,575 | 38.6% | 4.8% |
| Lodi Township | 6,394 | 32.4% | 2.8% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Washtenaw County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland County | 35 | 9.4 | −0.1 |
| Gladwin County | 16 | 9.4 | −0.1 |
| Ionia County | 24 | 9.7 | +0.1 |
| Mason County | 17 | 9.7 | +0.1 |
| Oakland County | 549 | 9.8 | +0.3 |
| Missaukee County | 8 | 9.2 | −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 Washtenaw County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Washtenaw County?
The Census Bureau counts 152 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Washtenaw County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Washtenaw 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 Washtenaw County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Washtenaw 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 — Washtenaw County, Michigan
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