Handymen and maintenance workers in Mercer County, New Jersey
Mercer County, New Jersey has 160 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 448 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 10.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 11.3 across New Jersey.
Mercer County ranks 12 of 21 counties in New Jersey for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $54,924 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
- 160
- Their employees
- 448
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 10.6
Handymen and maintenance workers in Mercer County: businesses and jobs
| Mercer County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 160 | 4,300 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 448 | 13,654 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $24,606,000 | $756,276,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 10.6 | 11.3 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Mercer County
| Mercer County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 37.8% (±1.2 points) | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 17.9% (±0.8 points) | 17.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 11.2% (±0.7 points) | 12.3% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 151,138 (±116) | 3,791,354 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 37.8% (±1.2 points) in Mercer County, higher than across New Jersey (36.2%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 11.2% (±0.7 points) in Mercer County, lower than across New Jersey (12.3%).
Places in Mercer County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Township (Mercer County) | 92,506 | 74.6% | 28.4% |
| Trenton | 90,338 | 79.3% | 62.1% |
| Ewing Township | 35,604 | 71.6% | 33.1% |
| Lawrence Township (Mercer County) | 32,313 | 51.2% | 32.5% |
| Princeton | 30,756 | 63.8% | 44.6% |
| West Windsor Township | 30,479 | 22.7% | 34.8% |
| East Windsor Township | 30,062 | 59.8% | 38.9% |
| Hopewell Township (Mercer County) | 17,595 | 53.0% | 8.8% |
| Robbinsville Township | 15,641 | 18.5% | 20.4% |
| Mercerville | 13,535 | 88.6% | 15.3% |
| Hamilton Square | 11,622 | 74.0% | 4.4% |
| White Horse | 10,507 | 84.3% | 11.0% |
| Twin Rivers | 8,382 | 83.9% | 31.1% |
| Yardville | 6,301 | 87.5% | 20.4% |
| Hightstown Borough | 5,920 | 75.6% | 27.6% |
Counties in New Jersey with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Mercer County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset County | 142 | 10.6 | +0.0 |
| Warren County | 49 | 10.5 | −0.1 |
| Gloucester County | 123 | 10.4 | −0.2 |
| Burlington County | 204 | 10.9 | +0.4 |
| Ocean County | 351 | 11.8 | +1.3 |
| Sussex County | 75 | 11.9 | +1.3 |
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 Mercer County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Mercer County?
The Census Bureau counts 160 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Mercer County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Mercer 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 Mercer County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New Jersey, and a city or county in Mercer 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 — Mercer County, New Jersey
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