Handymen and maintenance workers in Clay County, Nebraska
Clay County, Nebraska has 5 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 12 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 17.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 11.5 across Nebraska.
Clay County ranks 11 of 52 counties in Nebraska for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $33,083 per employee a year.
Across Nebraska, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $49,150 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 5
- Their employees
- 12
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 17.7
Handymen and maintenance workers in Clay County: businesses and jobs
| Clay County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 997 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 12 | 2,798 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $397,000 | $129,356,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 17.7 | 11.5 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Clay County
| Clay County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 18.1% (±2.6 points) | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 40.6% (±3.1 points) | 18.7% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 8.2% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 2,817 (±38) | 863,444 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 18.1% (±2.6 points) in Clay County, lower than across Nebraska (33.5%).
Homes built before 1940: 40.6% (±3.1 points) in Clay County, higher than across Nebraska (18.7%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.5% (±0.4 points) in Clay County, lower than across Nebraska (8.2%).
Places in Clay County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton | 1,323 | 72.8% | 15.3% |
| Harvard Township | 1,069 | 84.2% | 24.3% |
| Harvard | 1,008 | 84.1% | 25.6% |
| Clay Center | 802 | 87.0% | 14.3% |
| Edgar Township | 610 | 69.4% | 25.6% |
| Edgar | 501 | 80.1% | 23.0% |
| Fairfield Township | 458 | 85.6% | 28.8% |
| Leicester Township | 427 | 71.6% | 7.8% |
| Glenvil Township | 390 | 80.8% | 15.8% |
| Fairfield | 327 | 91.2% | 26.5% |
| Trumbull | 298 | 68.8% | 8.4% |
| Glenvil | 285 | 74.2% | 22.0% |
| Inland Township | 191 | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| Sutton Township | 129 | 83.3% | 9.5% |
| Lewis Township | 126 | 100.0% | 11.3% |
Counties in Nebraska with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Clay County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar County | 7 | 18.0 | +0.2 |
| Burt County | 6 | 18.0 | +0.3 |
| Butler County | 7 | 17.3 | −0.4 |
| Otoe County | 12 | 17.1 | −0.6 |
| Cuming County | 7 | 16.9 | −0.9 |
| Sherman County | 3 | 16.7 | −1.0 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Nebraska
- License Finder: handymen and maintenance workers in Nebraska (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
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 Clay County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Clay County?
The Census Bureau counts 5 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Clay County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Clay County?
Pay is published by state: across Nebraska, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $49,150 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Clay County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Nebraska, and a city or county in Clay 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 Nebraska (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 — Clay County, Nebraska
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