Handymen and maintenance workers in Blue Earth County, Minnesota
Blue Earth County, Minnesota has 26 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 101 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 8.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 11.7 across Minnesota.
Blue Earth County ranks 52 of 83 counties in Minnesota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $77,574 per employee a year.
Across Minnesota, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $57,750 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 26
- Their employees
- 101
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 8.7
Handymen and maintenance workers in Blue Earth County: businesses and jobs
| Blue Earth County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 26 | 2,988 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 101 | 9,125 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $7,835,000 | $590,631,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 8.7 | 11.7 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Blue Earth County
| Blue Earth County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 38.6% (±1.6 points) | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 18.4% (±1.3 points) | 15.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 14.2% (±1.5 points) | 14.0% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 29,864 (±67) | 2,545,030 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 38.6% (±1.6 points) in Blue Earth County, higher than across Minnesota (27.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 18.4% (±1.3 points) in Blue Earth County, higher than across Minnesota (15.6%).
Places in Blue Earth County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato | 45,473 | 48.2% | 50.0% |
| Eagle Lake | 3,281 | 33.4% | 35.6% |
| Lake Crystal | 2,606 | 65.3% | 16.7% |
| Mankato Township | 1,748 | 41.7% | 7.4% |
| Mapleton | 1,728 | 79.0% | 24.0% |
| South Bend Township | 1,458 | 72.0% | 30.4% |
| Madison Lake | 1,322 | 43.6% | 31.1% |
| Decoria Township | 1,314 | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Rapidan Township | 941 | 70.9% | 13.6% |
| Lime Township | 889 | 49.5% | 13.6% |
| Le Ray Township | 780 | 46.4% | 5.1% |
| St. Clair | 710 | 62.0% | 5.5% |
| Jamestown Township | 696 | 33.8% | 6.5% |
| Garden City Township | 652 | 51.6% | 12.0% |
| Amboy | 602 | 92.5% | 13.8% |
Counties in Minnesota with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Blue Earth County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faribault County | 6 | 8.7 | −0.0 |
| Lac qui Parle County | 3 | 8.6 | −0.1 |
| Lake of the Woods County | 3 | 8.6 | −0.1 |
| Freeborn County | 12 | 8.5 | −0.2 |
| Clay County | 25 | 9.1 | +0.4 |
| Ramsey County | 194 | 8.3 | −0.4 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Minnesota
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 Blue Earth County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Blue Earth County?
The Census Bureau counts 26 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Blue Earth County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Blue Earth County?
Pay is published by state: across Minnesota, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $57,750 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Blue Earth County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Minnesota, and a city or county in Blue Earth 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 Minnesota (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 — Blue Earth County, Minnesota
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