Handymen and maintenance workers in Orange County, New York
Orange County, New York has 330 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 1,181 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 22.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 15.6 across New York.
Orange County ranks 7 of 62 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $35,097 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
- 330
- Their employees
- 1,181
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 22.0
Handymen and maintenance workers in Orange County: businesses and jobs
| Orange County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 330 | 13,427 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 1,181 | 44,307 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $41,450,000 | $2,507,654,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 22.0 | 15.6 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Orange County
| Orange County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 32.2% (±1.0 points) | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 20.1% (±0.7 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 6.9% (±0.6 points) | 25.1% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 149,699 (±163) | 8,585,241 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 32.2% (±1.0 points) in Orange County, lower than across New York (45.7%).
Homes built before 1940: 20.1% (±0.7 points) in Orange County, lower than across New York (30.3%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 6.9% (±0.6 points) in Orange County, lower than across New York (25.1%).
Places in Orange County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Palm Tree | 38,916 | 6.1% | 66.6% |
| Village of Kiryas Joel | 38,916 | 6.1% | 66.6% |
| Town of Newburgh | 31,915 | 51.2% | 20.2% |
| Town of Warwick | 31,859 | 58.2% | 20.8% |
| Town of Wallkill | 31,023 | 54.9% | 35.9% |
| Middletown | 30,289 | 67.7% | 48.3% |
| Newburgh | 28,519 | 80.8% | 65.2% |
| Town of New Windsor | 27,877 | 51.0% | 26.8% |
| Town of Montgomery | 23,265 | 59.4% | 33.1% |
| Town of Monroe | 21,586 | 47.8% | 17.5% |
| Town of Blooming Grove | 18,635 | 56.1% | 18.0% |
| Town of Goshen | 14,468 | 55.8% | 20.5% |
| Town of Highlands | 12,823 | 70.0% | 56.9% |
| Town of Cornwall | 12,755 | 70.3% | 26.8% |
| Town of Chester (Orange County) | 12,668 | 46.5% | 21.5% |
Counties in New York with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Orange County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens County | 2,031 | 22.3 | +0.3 |
| Richmond County | 400 | 21.7 | −0.4 |
| Dutchess County | 249 | 20.2 | −1.8 |
| Ulster County | 166 | 19.2 | −2.9 |
| Columbia County | 63 | 18.9 | −3.2 |
| Westchester County | 995 | 25.2 | +3.2 |
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 Orange County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Orange County?
The Census Bureau counts 330 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Orange County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Orange 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 Orange County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Orange 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 — Orange County, New York
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