Handymen and maintenance workers in St. Louis County, Minnesota
St. Louis County, Minnesota has 101 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 381 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 9.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 11.7 across Minnesota.
St. Louis County ranks 44 of 83 counties in Minnesota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $52,927 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
- 101
- Their employees
- 381
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 9.7
Handymen and maintenance workers in St. Louis County: businesses and jobs
| St. Louis County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 101 | 2,988 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 381 | 9,125 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $20,165,000 | $590,631,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 9.7 | 11.7 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in St. Louis County
| St. Louis County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 28.8% (±1.0 points) | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 28.4% (±0.9 points) | 15.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 9.4% (±0.6 points) | 14.0% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 104,263 (±116) | 2,545,030 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 28.4% (±0.9 points) in St. Louis County, higher than across Minnesota (15.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 9.4% (±0.6 points) in St. Louis County, lower than across Minnesota (14.0%).
Places in St. Louis County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | 87,093 | 77.8% | 40.6% |
| Hibbing | 16,057 | 78.9% | 28.9% |
| Hermantown | 10,218 | 38.5% | 26.9% |
| Virginia | 8,332 | 83.1% | 40.7% |
| Chisholm | 4,712 | 92.3% | 27.8% |
| Rice Lake | 4,153 | 61.1% | 9.7% |
| Eveleth | 3,448 | 91.2% | 33.2% |
| Ely | 3,240 | 83.5% | 36.6% |
| White Township | 3,109 | 85.8% | 12.5% |
| Proctor | 3,100 | 67.2% | 22.7% |
| Mountain Iron | 2,860 | 73.0% | 30.1% |
| Grand Lake Township | 2,715 | 52.8% | 18.4% |
| Canosia Township | 2,305 | 44.1% | 12.8% |
| Lakewood Township | 2,248 | 42.5% | 2.2% |
| Duluth Township | 2,158 | 46.3% | 8.3% |
Counties in Minnesota with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from St. Louis County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stearns County | 64 | 9.6 | −0.1 |
| Otter Tail County | 36 | 9.8 | +0.1 |
| Nobles County | 8 | 9.5 | −0.2 |
| Cook County | 6 | 9.9 | +0.2 |
| Goodhue County | 20 | 9.4 | −0.2 |
| Mille Lacs County | 13 | 9.9 | +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 St. Louis County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in St. Louis County?
The Census Bureau counts 101 residential remodeling businesses with employees in St. Louis County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in St. Louis 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 St. Louis County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Minnesota, and a city or county in St. Louis 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 — St. Louis County, Minnesota
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