Handymen and maintenance workers in Forrest County, Mississippi
Forrest County, Mississippi has 9 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 36 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.8 across Mississippi.
Forrest County ranks 23 of 38 counties in Mississippi for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $33,611 per employee a year.
Across Mississippi, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $40,580 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 9
- Their employees
- 36
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.7
Handymen and maintenance workers in Forrest County: businesses and jobs
| Forrest County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 9 | 382 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 36 | 1,101 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $1,210,000 | $47,218,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.7 | 2.8 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Forrest County
| Forrest County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 42.8% (±2.0 points) | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 6.0% (±1.0 points) | 4.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 6.7% (±1.2 points) | 2.8% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 33,753 (±43) | 1,341,114 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 42.8% (±2.0 points) in Forrest County, higher than across Mississippi (30.0%).
Homes built before 1940: 6.0% (±1.0 points) in Forrest County, higher than across Mississippi (4.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 6.7% (±1.2 points) in Forrest County, higher than across Mississippi (2.8%).
Places in Forrest County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg | 48,619 | 49.3% | 62.8% |
| Petal | 11,294 | 57.5% | 30.0% |
| Rawls Springs | 1,499 | 33.4% | 34.7% |
| Glendale | 1,257 | 42.8% | 27.8% |
Counties in Mississippi with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Forrest County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 4 | 2.7 | +0.0 |
| Panola County | 4 | 2.7 | +0.1 |
| Scott County | 3 | 2.6 | −0.1 |
| Simpson County | 3 | 2.6 | −0.1 |
| Tate County | 3 | 2.6 | −0.1 |
| DeSoto County | 21 | 2.8 | +0.1 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Mississippi
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 Forrest County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Forrest County?
The Census Bureau counts 9 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Forrest County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Forrest County?
Pay is published by state: across Mississippi, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $40,580 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Forrest County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Mississippi, and a city or county in Forrest 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 Mississippi (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 — Forrest County, Mississippi
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