Handymen and maintenance workers in Tioga County, New York
Tioga County, New York has 12 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 30 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 15.6 across New York.
Tioga County ranks 60 of 62 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $38,133 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
- 12
- Their employees
- 30
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.4
Handymen and maintenance workers in Tioga County: businesses and jobs
| Tioga County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 12 | 13,427 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 30 | 44,307 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $1,144,000 | $2,507,654,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.4 | 15.6 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Tioga County
| Tioga County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 20.9% (±2.1 points) | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 26.9% (±1.7 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.9% (±0.6 points) | 25.1% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 22,104 (±103) | 8,585,241 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 20.9% (±2.1 points) in Tioga County, lower than across New York (45.7%).
Homes built before 1940: 26.9% (±1.7 points) in Tioga County, lower than across New York (30.3%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.9% (±0.6 points) in Tioga County, lower than across New York (25.1%).
Places in Tioga County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Owego | 18,729 | 75.1% | 21.2% |
| Town of Barton | 8,461 | 62.8% | 25.9% |
| Town of Candor | 5,051 | 59.9% | 25.1% |
| Town of Tioga | 4,348 | 56.9% | 12.4% |
| Village of Waverly | 4,305 | 84.9% | 35.8% |
| Village of Owego | 3,912 | 86.7% | 50.9% |
| Town of Newark Valley | 3,559 | 66.5% | 13.7% |
| Town of Spencer | 2,917 | 52.4% | 23.7% |
| Town of Nichols | 2,741 | 68.7% | 21.2% |
| Apalachin | 2,553 | 72.8% | 26.8% |
| Tioga Terrace | 2,057 | 88.6% | 1.4% |
| Crest View Heights | 1,852 | 76.1% | 2.4% |
| Town of Berkshire | 1,263 | 64.8% | 16.3% |
| Village of Newark Valley | 1,051 | 85.8% | 21.3% |
| Village of Candor | 984 | 87.9% | 53.3% |
Counties in New York with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Tioga County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York County | 500 | 5.4 | −0.0 |
| Delaware County | 17 | 5.7 | +0.2 |
| Otsego County | 18 | 6.0 | +0.6 |
| Chenango County | 15 | 6.1 | +0.7 |
| Allegany County | 10 | 4.2 | −1.2 |
| Herkimer County | 22 | 6.8 | +1.3 |
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 Tioga County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Tioga County?
The Census Bureau counts 12 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Tioga County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Tioga 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 Tioga County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Tioga 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 — Tioga County, New York
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