Handymen and maintenance workers in Essex County, New Jersey
Essex County, New Jersey has 405 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 1,126 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 12.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 11.3 across New Jersey.
Essex County ranks 7 of 21 counties in New Jersey for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $48,579 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
- 405
- Their employees
- 1,126
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 12.0
Handymen and maintenance workers in Essex County: businesses and jobs
| Essex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 405 | 4,300 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 1,126 | 13,654 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $54,700,000 | $756,276,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 12.0 | 11.3 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Essex County
| Essex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 55.1% (±0.7 points) | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 29.1% (±0.7 points) | 17.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 19.7% (±0.6 points) | 12.3% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 336,962 (±208) | 3,791,354 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 55.1% (±0.7 points) in Essex County, higher than across New Jersey (36.2%).
Homes built before 1940: 29.1% (±0.7 points) in Essex County, higher than across New Jersey (17.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 19.7% (±0.6 points) in Essex County, higher than across New Jersey (12.3%).
Places in Essex County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | 310,178 | 65.7% | 75.6% |
| East Orange | 70,090 | 76.0% | 69.0% |
| Irvington Township | 60,867 | 80.2% | 70.4% |
| Bloomfield Township | 53,793 | 80.3% | 49.3% |
| West Orange Township | 48,585 | 77.5% | 30.8% |
| Montclair Township | 40,341 | 85.7% | 43.1% |
| Belleville Township | 38,065 | 83.2% | 44.1% |
| Orange | 34,281 | 75.3% | 74.5% |
| Livingston Township | 31,488 | 71.2% | 11.1% |
| Nutley Township | 30,012 | 81.0% | 29.7% |
| Maplewood Township | 25,613 | 83.3% | 25.1% |
| Millburn Township | 22,145 | 87.5% | 18.7% |
| South Orange Village | 18,474 | 78.3% | 34.6% |
| Short Hills | 14,923 | 82.9% | 13.5% |
| Verona Township | 14,545 | 88.0% | 20.7% |
Counties in New Jersey with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Essex County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex County | 75 | 11.9 | −0.1 |
| Ocean County | 351 | 11.8 | −0.2 |
| Burlington County | 204 | 10.9 | −1.1 |
| Passaic County | 249 | 13.4 | +1.4 |
| Somerset County | 142 | 10.6 | −1.4 |
| Mercer County | 160 | 10.6 | −1.4 |
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 Essex County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Essex County?
The Census Bureau counts 405 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Essex County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Essex 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 Essex County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New Jersey, and a city or county in Essex 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 — Essex County, New Jersey
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