Handymen and maintenance workers in Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Otter Tail County, Minnesota has 36 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 61 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 9.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 11.7 across Minnesota.
Otter Tail County ranks 43 of 83 counties in Minnesota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $53,016 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
- 36
- Their employees
- 61
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 9.8
Handymen and maintenance workers in Otter Tail County: businesses and jobs
| Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 36 | 2,988 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 61 | 9,125 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $3,234,000 | $590,631,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 9.8 | 11.7 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Otter Tail County
| Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 20.5% (±1.5 points) | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 15.5% (±1.0 points) | 15.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.1% (±0.8 points) | 14.0% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 36,698 (±91) | 2,545,030 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 20.5% (±1.5 points) in Otter Tail County, lower than across Minnesota (27.8%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 4.1% (±0.8 points) in Otter Tail County, lower than across Minnesota (14.0%).
Places in Otter Tail County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fergus Falls | 14,181 | 58.7% | 35.9% |
| Perham | 3,627 | 51.8% | 47.4% |
| Pelican Rapids | 2,586 | 59.8% | 36.1% |
| Aurdal Township | 1,586 | 36.7% | 0.5% |
| New York Mills | 1,371 | 56.1% | 41.4% |
| Perham Township | 1,115 | 48.1% | 4.9% |
| Parkers Prairie | 980 | 68.5% | 25.9% |
| Rush Lake Township | 940 | 43.0% | 9.8% |
| Dunn Township | 929 | 40.8% | 4.4% |
| Dane Prairie Township | 912 | 61.2% | 1.3% |
| Elizabeth Township | 894 | 36.7% | 10.1% |
| Edna Township | 869 | 38.7% | 8.6% |
| Henning | 860 | 60.7% | 40.9% |
| Fergus Falls Township | 860 | 60.0% | 15.3% |
| Lida Township | 827 | 41.2% | 5.0% |
Counties in Minnesota with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Otter Tail County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook County | 6 | 9.9 | +0.1 |
| St. Louis County | 101 | 9.7 | −0.1 |
| Mille Lacs County | 13 | 9.9 | +0.1 |
| Stearns County | 64 | 9.6 | −0.2 |
| Nobles County | 8 | 9.5 | −0.3 |
| Goodhue County | 20 | 9.4 | −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 Otter Tail County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Otter Tail County?
The Census Bureau counts 36 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Otter Tail County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Minnesota, and a city or county in Otter Tail 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 — Otter Tail County, Minnesota
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