Handymen and maintenance workers in Colfax County, New Mexico
Colfax County, New Mexico has 10 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 21 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 10.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.4 across New Mexico.
Colfax County ranks 2 of 23 counties in New Mexico for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $29,952 per employee a year.
Across New Mexico, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $41,860 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 10
- Their employees
- 21
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 10.4
Handymen and maintenance workers in Colfax County: businesses and jobs
| Colfax County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 10 | 610 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 21 | 2,794 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $629,000 | $124,094,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 10.4 | 6.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Colfax County
| Colfax County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 28.2% (±4.0 points) | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 14.2% (±2.1 points) | 4.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.9% (±0.7 points) | 4.9% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 9,607 (±40) | 956,964 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 14.2% (±2.1 points) in Colfax County, higher than across New Mexico (4.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.9% (±0.7 points) in Colfax County, lower than across New Mexico (4.9%).
Places in Colfax County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raton | 6,026 | 76.4% | 32.7% |
| Angel Fire | 1,111 | 21.5% | 22.7% |
| Springer | 1,017 | 62.6% | 29.3% |
| Cimarron | 701 | 46.5% | 25.8% |
| Eagle Nest | 451 | 42.4% | 15.5% |
| Maxwell | 331 | 86.9% | 33.6% |
Counties in New Mexico with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Colfax County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos County | 9 | 10.3 | −0.1 |
| Lincoln County | 18 | 10.1 | −0.3 |
| Valencia County | 23 | 7.5 | −2.9 |
| Curry County | 16 | 7.5 | −2.9 |
| Quay County | 4 | 7.2 | −3.2 |
| Taos County | 15 | 7.1 | −3.4 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in New Mexico
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 Colfax County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Colfax County?
The Census Bureau counts 10 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Colfax County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Colfax County?
Pay is published by state: across New Mexico, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $41,860 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Colfax County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New Mexico, and a city or county in Colfax 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 Mexico (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 — Colfax County, New Mexico
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