Handymen and maintenance workers in Wexford County, Michigan
Wexford County, Michigan has 18 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 39 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 10.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.6 across Michigan.
Wexford County ranks 18 of 80 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $34,359 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
- 18
- Their employees
- 39
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 10.9
Handymen and maintenance workers in Wexford County: businesses and jobs
| Wexford County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 18 | 3,959 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 39 | 14,368 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $1,340,000 | $844,596,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 10.9 | 8.6 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Wexford County
| Wexford County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 19.1% (±1.8 points) | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 16.5% (±1.8 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.0% (±0.5 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 16,585 (±58) | 4,622,236 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 19.1% (±1.8 points) in Wexford County, lower than across Michigan (26.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 16.5% (±1.8 points) in Wexford County, higher than across Michigan (14.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.0% (±0.5 points) in Wexford County, lower than across Michigan (5.6%).
Places in Wexford County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac | 10,445 | 66.2% | 31.2% |
| Haring Charter Township | 3,587 | 45.0% | 15.5% |
| Cherry Grove Township | 2,782 | 50.0% | 4.4% |
| Clam Lake Township | 2,478 | 40.5% | 11.3% |
| Selma Township | 2,012 | 46.5% | 14.6% |
| Hanover Township (Wexford County) | 1,787 | 34.9% | 16.0% |
| Cedar Creek Township (Wexford County) | 1,742 | 34.2% | 8.4% |
| Springville Township | 1,559 | 48.7% | 17.7% |
| Manton | 1,511 | 72.3% | 37.4% |
| Wexford Township | 1,028 | 48.1% | 16.2% |
| Buckley | 936 | 28.1% | 19.0% |
| Antioch Township | 931 | 32.3% | 12.7% |
| Liberty Township (Wexford County) | 892 | 43.4% | 3.9% |
| Greenwood Township (Wexford County) | 830 | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Colfax Township (Wexford County) | 738 | 46.0% | 6.1% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Wexford County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton County | 36 | 10.8 | −0.0 |
| Gogebic County | 11 | 10.6 | −0.3 |
| Ontonagon County | 6 | 11.5 | +0.6 |
| Alpena County | 18 | 11.5 | +0.6 |
| Macomb County | 382 | 10.2 | −0.6 |
| Manistee County | 16 | 10.2 | −0.7 |
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 Wexford County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Wexford County?
The Census Bureau counts 18 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Wexford County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Wexford 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 Wexford County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Wexford 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 — Wexford County, Michigan
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