Handymen and maintenance workers in Bergen County, New Jersey
Bergen County, New Jersey has 526 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 1,693 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 14.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 11.3 across New Jersey.
Bergen County ranks 3 of 21 counties in New Jersey for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $71,923 per employee a year.
Across New Jersey, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $51,240 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 526
- Their employees
- 1,693
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 14.2
Handymen and maintenance workers in Bergen County: businesses and jobs
| Bergen County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 526 | 4,300 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 1,693 | 13,654 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $121,765,000 | $756,276,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 14.2 | 11.3 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Bergen County
| Bergen County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 34.7% (±0.7 points) | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 19.3% (±0.6 points) | 17.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 15.4% (±0.5 points) | 12.3% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 369,613 (±176) | 3,791,354 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 34.7% (±0.7 points) in Bergen County, lower than across New Jersey (36.2%).
Homes built before 1940: 19.3% (±0.6 points) in Bergen County, higher than across New Jersey (17.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 15.4% (±0.5 points) in Bergen County, higher than across New Jersey (12.3%).
Places in Bergen County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack | 46,057 | 69.3% | 63.4% |
| Teaneck Township | 41,876 | 87.2% | 22.5% |
| Fort Lee Borough | 40,067 | 65.2% | 44.6% |
| Fair Lawn Borough | 35,610 | 88.2% | 21.9% |
| Garfield | 32,783 | 81.4% | 55.3% |
| Englewood | 29,638 | 66.3% | 45.5% |
| Bergenfield Borough | 28,450 | 84.8% | 29.4% |
| Paramus Borough | 26,568 | 71.8% | 17.4% |
| Ridgewood Village | 26,308 | 89.2% | 17.5% |
| Lodi Borough | 26,082 | 82.8% | 57.6% |
| Cliffside Park Borough | 25,781 | 70.4% | 48.6% |
| Mahwah Township | 25,491 | 37.6% | 18.9% |
| Lyndhurst Township | 22,463 | 76.6% | 40.4% |
| Elmwood Park Borough | 21,412 | 78.4% | 42.5% |
| Palisades Park Borough | 20,290 | 54.6% | 64.5% |
Counties in New Jersey with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Bergen County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth County | 378 | 14.0 | −0.3 |
| Hunterdon County | 71 | 13.6 | −0.6 |
| Union County | 317 | 14.9 | +0.7 |
| Passaic County | 249 | 13.4 | −0.8 |
| Morris County | 311 | 15.6 | +1.4 |
| Essex County | 405 | 12.0 | −2.2 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in New Jersey
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 Bergen County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Bergen County?
The Census Bureau counts 526 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Bergen County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Bergen County?
Pay is published by state: across New Jersey, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $51,240 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Bergen County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New Jersey, and a city or county in Bergen 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 Jersey (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 — Bergen County, New Jersey
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Figures last updated on .