Handymen and maintenance workers in Franklin County, New York
Franklin County, New York has 36 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 126 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 14.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 15.6 across New York.
Franklin County ranks 16 of 62 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $51,381 per employee a year.
Across New York, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $56,180 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 36
- Their employees
- 126
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 14.1
Handymen and maintenance workers in Franklin County: businesses and jobs
| Franklin County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 36 | 13,427 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 126 | 44,307 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $6,474,000 | $2,507,654,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 14.1 | 15.6 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Franklin County
| Franklin County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 27.5% (±2.1 points) | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 35.1% (±1.9 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.8% (±0.5 points) | 25.1% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 25,494 (±81) | 8,585,241 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 27.5% (±2.1 points) in Franklin County, lower than across New York (45.7%).
Homes built before 1940: 35.1% (±1.9 points) in Franklin County, higher than across New York (30.3%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.8% (±0.5 points) in Franklin County, lower than across New York (25.1%).
Places in Franklin County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Malone | 11,673 | 71.9% | 35.8% |
| Village of Malone | 5,429 | 92.0% | 48.3% |
| Town of Harrietstown | 5,222 | 81.9% | 41.5% |
| Town of Tupper Lake | 5,104 | 75.3% | 28.4% |
| Village of Saranac Lake | 4,965 | 90.5% | 52.8% |
| St. Regis Mohawk Reservation | 3,661 | 20.7% | 32.8% |
| Village of Tupper Lake | 2,929 | 86.2% | 35.6% |
| Town of Moira | 2,895 | 61.2% | 30.4% |
| Town of Bangor | 2,019 | 53.4% | 10.7% |
| Town of Chateaugay | 1,984 | 55.4% | 17.3% |
| Town of Westville | 1,881 | 45.4% | 15.7% |
| Town of Constable | 1,501 | 51.1% | 11.2% |
| Town of Fort Covington | 1,410 | 57.3% | 13.9% |
| Town of Brighton (Franklin County) | 1,351 | 67.7% | 29.5% |
| Town of Burke | 1,284 | 50.9% | 17.0% |
Counties in New York with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Franklin County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | 60 | 14.1 | −0.0 |
| Saratoga County | 156 | 13.9 | −0.2 |
| Madison County | 42 | 13.7 | −0.5 |
| Yates County | 18 | 13.6 | −0.5 |
| Cayuga County | 49 | 13.3 | −0.8 |
| Sullivan County | 75 | 15.0 | +0.9 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in New York
- License Finder: handymen and maintenance workers in New York (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
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 Franklin County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Franklin County?
The Census Bureau counts 36 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Franklin County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Franklin County?
Pay is published by state: across New York, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $56,180 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Franklin County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Franklin 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 York (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 — Franklin County, New York
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