Handymen and maintenance workers in Pennington County, Minnesota
Pennington County, Minnesota has 5 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 8 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 11.7 across Minnesota.
Pennington County ranks 67 of 83 counties in Minnesota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $42,750 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
- 5
- Their employees
- 8
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.4
Handymen and maintenance workers in Pennington County: businesses and jobs
| Pennington County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 2,988 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 8 | 9,125 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $342,000 | $590,631,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.4 | 11.7 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Pennington County
| Pennington County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 27.8% (±2.9 points) | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 21.4% (±2.7 points) | 15.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 11.6% (±2.4 points) | 14.0% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 6,799 (±33) | 2,545,030 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 21.4% (±2.7 points) in Pennington County, higher than across Minnesota (15.6%).
Places in Pennington County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thief River Falls | 8,823 | 62.5% | 36.3% |
| Rocksbury Township | 1,201 | 60.1% | 6.6% |
| North Township | 520 | 62.2% | 14.0% |
| Smiley Township | 471 | 52.4% | 11.0% |
| Norden Township | 470 | 29.6% | 13.8% |
| Silverton Township | 265 | 75.5% | 11.9% |
| St. Hilaire | 259 | 66.7% | 16.7% |
| River Falls Township | 222 | 52.0% | 15.1% |
| Kratka Township | 216 | 36.6% | 18.3% |
| Highlanding Township | 200 | 68.5% | 16.4% |
| Sanders Township | 198 | 46.0% | 3.1% |
| Numedal Township | 161 | 36.6% | 0.0% |
| Reiner Township | 127 | 35.9% | 0.0% |
| Hickory Township | 98 | 88.6% | 2.6% |
| Deer Park Township | 94 | 61.6% | 10.3% |
Counties in Minnesota with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Pennington County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kandiyohi County | 15 | 7.4 | +0.0 |
| Olmsted County | 53 | 7.4 | +0.1 |
| Pine County | 13 | 7.5 | +0.2 |
| Stevens County | 3 | 7.2 | −0.2 |
| Brown County | 9 | 7.6 | +0.3 |
| Douglas County | 17 | 7.6 | +0.3 |
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 Pennington County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Pennington County?
The Census Bureau counts 5 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Pennington County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Pennington 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 Pennington County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Minnesota, and a city or county in Pennington 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 — Pennington County, Minnesota
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