Handymen and maintenance workers in Columbus County, North Carolina
Columbus County, North Carolina has 12 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 50 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.4 across North Carolina.
Columbus County ranks 59 of 88 counties in North Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $40,740 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
- 12
- Their employees
- 50
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.1
Handymen and maintenance workers in Columbus County: businesses and jobs
| Columbus County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 12 | 3,646 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 50 | 13,644 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $2,037,000 | $739,554,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.1 | 7.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Columbus County
| Columbus County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 28.9% (±2.3 points) | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 6.3% (±1.1 points) | 4.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.0% (±0.5 points) | 6.0% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 23,563 (±60) | 4,895,668 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 28.9% (±2.3 points) in Columbus County, lower than across North Carolina (33.4%).
Homes built before 1940: 6.3% (±1.1 points) in Columbus County, higher than across North Carolina (4.9%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.0% (±0.5 points) in Columbus County, lower than across North Carolina (6.0%).
Places in Columbus County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteville | 4,696 | 67.5% | 51.4% |
| Tabor City | 3,777 | 70.0% | 40.3% |
| Lake Waccamaw | 1,770 | 56.5% | 29.8% |
| Chadbourn | 1,352 | 57.6% | 45.7% |
| Brunswick | 937 | 62.9% | 60.0% |
| Sandyfield | 763 | 23.8% | 22.0% |
| Fair Bluff | 695 | 56.2% | 30.6% |
| Bolton | 504 | 43.6% | 18.2% |
| Cerro Gordo | 319 | 71.2% | 14.3% |
| Boardman | 210 | 45.8% | 30.8% |
Counties in North Carolina with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Columbus County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasquotank County | 9 | 5.1 | −0.0 |
| Wilson County | 19 | 5.1 | +0.0 |
| Wilkes County | 16 | 5.0 | −0.1 |
| Nash County | 22 | 5.0 | −0.1 |
| Lenoir County | 14 | 5.2 | +0.1 |
| Davidson County | 40 | 5.2 | +0.1 |
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 Columbus County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Columbus County?
The Census Bureau counts 12 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Columbus County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Columbus 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 Columbus County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by North Carolina, and a city or county in Columbus 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 — Columbus County, North Carolina
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