Handymen and maintenance workers in Wayne County, Michigan
Wayne County, Michigan has 471 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 1,614 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.6 across Michigan.
Wayne County ranks 63 of 80 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $53,012 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
- 471
- Their employees
- 1,614
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.9
Handymen and maintenance workers in Wayne County: businesses and jobs
| Wayne County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 471 | 3,959 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 1,614 | 14,368 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $85,561,000 | $844,596,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.9 | 8.6 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Wayne County
| Wayne County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 35.2% (±0.4 points) | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 21.2% (±0.3 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 8.6% (±0.2 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 801,083 (±338) | 4,622,236 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 35.2% (±0.4 points) in Wayne County, higher than across Michigan (26.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 21.2% (±0.3 points) in Wayne County, higher than across Michigan (14.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 8.6% (±0.2 points) in Wayne County, higher than across Michigan (5.6%).
Places in Wayne County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 638,530 | 90.3% | 49.7% |
| Dearborn | 107,423 | 83.8% | 31.6% |
| Canton Charter Township | 99,041 | 36.7% | 23.4% |
| Livonia | 93,851 | 77.8% | 12.8% |
| Westland | 83,633 | 71.8% | 38.7% |
| Taylor | 62,081 | 82.6% | 33.3% |
| Dearborn Heights | 61,771 | 90.0% | 29.5% |
| Redford Charter Township | 48,338 | 94.0% | 21.1% |
| Lincoln Park | 39,257 | 92.2% | 31.2% |
| Brownstown Charter Township | 32,889 | 36.1% | 20.9% |
| Northville Township | 31,557 | 30.4% | 21.7% |
| Van Buren Charter Township | 29,954 | 45.2% | 35.5% |
| Southgate | 29,366 | 77.2% | 32.8% |
| Allen Park | 27,925 | 94.3% | 12.7% |
| Hamtramck | 27,743 | 92.7% | 41.7% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Wayne County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogemaw County | 9 | 5.9 | −0.0 |
| Genesee County | 109 | 5.9 | +0.0 |
| Baraga County | 3 | 5.9 | +0.1 |
| Crawford County | 6 | 5.8 | −0.1 |
| Dickinson County | 8 | 5.7 | −0.1 |
| Calhoun County | 34 | 5.7 | −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 Wayne County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Wayne County?
The Census Bureau counts 471 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Wayne County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Wayne 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 Wayne County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Wayne 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 — Wayne County, Michigan
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