Handymen and maintenance workers in Warren County, New Jersey
Warren County, New Jersey has 49 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 85 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 10.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 11.3 across New Jersey.
Warren County ranks 13 of 21 counties in New Jersey for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $48,000 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
- 49
- Their employees
- 85
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 10.5
Handymen and maintenance workers in Warren County: businesses and jobs
| Warren County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 49 | 4,300 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 85 | 13,654 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $4,080,000 | $756,276,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 10.5 | 11.3 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Warren County
| Warren County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 24.9% (±1.4 points) | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 23.6% (±1.6 points) | 17.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.3% (±0.8 points) | 12.3% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 46,789 (±53) | 3,791,354 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 24.9% (±1.4 points) in Warren County, lower than across New Jersey (36.2%).
Homes built before 1940: 23.6% (±1.6 points) in Warren County, higher than across New Jersey (17.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 4.3% (±0.8 points) in Warren County, lower than across New Jersey (12.3%).
Places in Warren County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg Town | 15,299 | 85.9% | 42.4% |
| Hackettstown Town | 10,140 | 67.8% | 42.2% |
| Lopatcong Township | 9,321 | 50.0% | 24.2% |
| Mansfield Township (Warren County) | 7,778 | 47.7% | 37.9% |
| Washington Borough | 7,334 | 71.1% | 41.6% |
| Washington Township (Warren County) | 6,691 | 56.4% | 8.4% |
| Blairstown Township | 5,741 | 61.5% | 4.9% |
| Independence Township | 5,536 | 39.0% | 17.5% |
| Greenwich Township (Warren County) | 5,512 | 24.4% | 3.2% |
| Allamuchy Township | 5,427 | 44.5% | 17.2% |
| Beattystown | 4,917 | 36.1% | 50.5% |
| White Township | 4,679 | 34.7% | 24.4% |
| Panther Valley | 4,553 | 42.9% | 16.9% |
| Pohatcong Township | 3,266 | 79.8% | 12.4% |
| Franklin Township (Warren County) | 2,992 | 49.8% | 10.5% |
Counties in New Jersey with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Warren County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester County | 123 | 10.4 | −0.0 |
| Mercer County | 160 | 10.6 | +0.1 |
| Somerset County | 142 | 10.6 | +0.2 |
| Burlington County | 204 | 10.9 | +0.5 |
| Ocean County | 351 | 11.8 | +1.4 |
| Sussex County | 75 | 11.9 | +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 Warren County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Warren County?
The Census Bureau counts 49 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Warren County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Warren 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 Warren County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New Jersey, and a city or county in Warren 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 — Warren County, New Jersey
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
Figures last updated on .