Handymen and maintenance workers in Strafford County, New Hampshire
Strafford County, New Hampshire has 41 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 130 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 11.4 across New Hampshire.
Strafford County ranks 9 of 10 counties in New Hampshire for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $51,300 per employee a year.
Across New Hampshire, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $51,720 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 41
- Their employees
- 130
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.2
Handymen and maintenance workers in Strafford County: businesses and jobs
| Strafford County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 41 | 739 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 130 | 2,523 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $6,669,000 | $155,784,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.2 | 11.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Strafford County
| Strafford County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 32.9% (±1.5 points) | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 18.8% (±1.4 points) | 18.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 9.5% (±1.1 points) | 7.7% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 56,609 (±132) | 648,472 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 32.9% (±1.5 points) in Strafford County, higher than across New Hampshire (27.2%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 9.5% (±1.1 points) in Strafford County, higher than across New Hampshire (7.7%).
Places in Strafford County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 33,364 | 54.9% | 47.3% |
| Rochester | 33,144 | 52.2% | 34.0% |
| Durham | 15,080 | 49.0% | 35.6% |
| Somersworth | 12,111 | 64.1% | 42.2% |
| Durham (community) | 10,681 | 57.1% | 46.4% |
| Barrington | 9,489 | 35.0% | 13.0% |
| Farmington | 6,795 | 56.6% | 22.3% |
| Lee | 4,576 | 34.6% | 4.2% |
| Milton | 4,538 | 49.9% | 13.7% |
| Strafford | 4,306 | 37.8% | 6.5% |
| Farmington (community) | 3,924 | 70.2% | 34.7% |
| New Durham | 2,748 | 43.0% | 6.0% |
| Rollinsford | 2,626 | 64.5% | 21.8% |
| Madbury | 2,203 | 37.8% | 17.1% |
| Middleton | 1,595 | 48.3% | 3.5% |
Counties in New Hampshire with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Strafford County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County | 32 | 7.9 | +0.7 |
| Merrimack County | 61 | 9.2 | +1.9 |
| Grafton County | 52 | 10.0 | +2.8 |
| Cheshire County | 38 | 10.6 | +3.3 |
| Coos County | 8 | 3.9 | −3.4 |
| Belknap County | 45 | 11.5 | +4.3 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in New Hampshire
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 Strafford County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Strafford County?
The Census Bureau counts 41 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Strafford County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Strafford County?
Pay is published by state: across New Hampshire, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $51,720 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Strafford County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New Hampshire, and a city or county in Strafford 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 New Hampshire (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 — Strafford County, New Hampshire
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