Handymen and maintenance workers in Taos County, New Mexico
Taos County, New Mexico has 15 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 54 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.4 across New Mexico.
Taos County ranks 8 of 23 counties in New Mexico for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $39,130 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
- 15
- Their employees
- 54
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.1
Handymen and maintenance workers in Taos County: businesses and jobs
| Taos County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 15 | 610 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 54 | 2,794 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $2,113,000 | $124,094,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.1 | 6.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Taos County
| Taos County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 22.4% (±2.5 points) | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 8.1% (±1.5 points) | 4.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.8% (±0.6 points) | 4.9% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 21,250 (±29) | 956,964 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 22.4% (±2.5 points) in Taos County, lower than across New Mexico (30.0%).
Homes built before 1940: 8.1% (±1.5 points) in Taos County, higher than across New Mexico (4.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.8% (±0.6 points) in Taos County, lower than across New Mexico (4.9%).
Places in Taos County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taos | 6,458 | 50.7% | 40.7% |
| Ranchos de Taos | 2,536 | 57.7% | 10.3% |
| Questa | 2,466 | 46.3% | 32.1% |
| Arroyo Seco | 2,112 | 36.5% | 23.1% |
| Taos Pueblo | 1,129 | 45.8% | 11.7% |
| Red River | 450 | 42.0% | 59.3% |
| Taos Ski Valley | 65 | 52.5% | 0.0% |
Counties in New Mexico with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Taos County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quay County | 4 | 7.2 | +0.2 |
| Bernalillo County | 203 | 6.7 | −0.4 |
| Curry County | 16 | 7.5 | +0.4 |
| Valencia County | 23 | 7.5 | +0.4 |
| Grant County | 9 | 6.1 | −1.0 |
| Sierra County | 5 | 6.1 | −1.0 |
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 Taos County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Taos County?
The Census Bureau counts 15 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Taos County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Taos 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 Taos County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New Mexico, and a city or county in Taos 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 — Taos County, New Mexico
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