Handymen and maintenance workers in Caldwell County, North Carolina
Caldwell County, North Carolina has 11 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 116 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.4 across North Carolina.
Caldwell County ranks 80 of 88 counties in North Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $51,466 per employee a year.
Across North Carolina, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $47,200 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 11
- Their employees
- 116
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.9
Handymen and maintenance workers in Caldwell County: businesses and jobs
| Caldwell County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 11 | 3,646 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 116 | 13,644 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $5,970,000 | $739,554,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.9 | 7.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Caldwell County
| Caldwell County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 26.5% (±2.1 points) | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 5.7% (±0.9 points) | 4.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.0% (±0.7 points) | 6.0% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 37,387 (±44) | 4,895,668 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 26.5% (±2.1 points) in Caldwell County, lower than across North Carolina (33.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.0% (±0.7 points) in Caldwell County, lower than across North Carolina (6.0%).
Places in Caldwell County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenoir | 18,299 | 63.7% | 35.8% |
| Sawmills | 5,042 | 36.5% | 31.3% |
| Granite Falls | 4,929 | 32.8% | 33.7% |
| Hudson | 3,772 | 55.8% | 19.0% |
| Gamewell | 3,689 | 62.2% | 38.8% |
| Cajah's Mountain | 2,704 | 59.2% | 24.7% |
| Northlakes | 1,716 | 39.5% | 16.4% |
| Cedar Rock | 306 | 68.6% | 7.7% |
Counties in North Carolina with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Caldwell County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashe County | 5 | 2.9 | −0.0 |
| Montgomery County | 5 | 3.3 | +0.4 |
| Duplin County | 8 | 3.4 | +0.4 |
| Wayne County | 18 | 3.4 | +0.4 |
| Cumberland County | 50 | 3.5 | +0.5 |
| Hoke County | 5 | 2.4 | −0.6 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in North Carolina
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 Caldwell County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Caldwell County?
The Census Bureau counts 11 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Caldwell County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Caldwell County?
Pay is published by state: across North Carolina, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $47,200 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Caldwell County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by North Carolina, and a city or county in Caldwell 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 North Carolina (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 — Caldwell County, North Carolina
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