Handymen and maintenance workers in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Gloucester County, New Jersey has 123 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 351 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 10.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 11.3 across New Jersey.
Gloucester County ranks 14 of 21 counties in New Jersey for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $49,615 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
- 123
- Their employees
- 351
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 10.4
Handymen and maintenance workers in Gloucester County: businesses and jobs
| Gloucester County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 123 | 4,300 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 351 | 13,654 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $17,415,000 | $756,276,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 10.4 | 11.3 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Gloucester County
| Gloucester County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 19.9% (±0.8 points) | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.0% (±0.7 points) | 17.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.8% (±0.5 points) | 12.3% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 117,915 (±117) | 3,791,354 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 19.9% (±0.8 points) in Gloucester County, lower than across New Jersey (36.2%).
Homes built before 1940: 10.0% (±0.7 points) in Gloucester County, lower than across New Jersey (17.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 4.8% (±0.5 points) in Gloucester County, lower than across New Jersey (12.3%).
Places in Gloucester County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township (Gloucester County) | 49,220 | 43.3% | 16.9% |
| Monroe Township (Gloucester County) | 37,648 | 42.3% | 14.8% |
| Deptford Township | 32,263 | 55.1% | 24.3% |
| Glassboro Borough | 23,717 | 43.3% | 40.2% |
| West Deptford Township | 22,416 | 55.9% | 28.9% |
| Franklin Township (Gloucester County) | 16,490 | 52.6% | 13.9% |
| Mantua Township | 15,404 | 40.1% | 9.6% |
| Williamstown | 14,705 | 47.9% | 18.3% |
| Harrison Township | 13,790 | 21.0% | 9.0% |
| Woolwich Township | 13,526 | 6.7% | 19.4% |
| East Greenwich Township | 12,187 | 26.9% | 1.4% |
| Woodbury | 10,042 | 87.7% | 34.6% |
| Clayton Borough | 8,921 | 58.0% | 19.2% |
| Pitman Borough | 8,856 | 88.9% | 26.4% |
| Paulsboro Borough | 6,248 | 87.6% | 38.3% |
Counties in New Jersey with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Gloucester County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren County | 49 | 10.5 | +0.0 |
| Mercer County | 160 | 10.6 | +0.2 |
| Somerset County | 142 | 10.6 | +0.2 |
| Burlington County | 204 | 10.9 | +0.5 |
| Ocean County | 351 | 11.8 | +1.4 |
| Cape May County | 89 | 8.9 | −1.5 |
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 Gloucester County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Gloucester County?
The Census Bureau counts 123 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Gloucester County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Gloucester 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 Gloucester County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New Jersey, and a city or county in Gloucester 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 — Gloucester County, New Jersey
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