Handymen and maintenance workers in Butler County, Ohio
Butler County, Ohio has 77 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 300 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.4 across Ohio.
Butler County ranks 58 of 85 counties in Ohio for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $59,823 per employee a year.
Across Ohio, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $50,520 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 77
- Their employees
- 300
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.0
Handymen and maintenance workers in Butler County: businesses and jobs
| Butler County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 77 | 3,362 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 300 | 13,233 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $17,947,000 | $771,964,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.0 | 6.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Butler County
| Butler County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 30.1% (±1.0 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.7% (±0.5 points) | 19.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.9% (±0.4 points) | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 155,372 (±225) | 5,292,391 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 30.1% (±1.0 points) in Butler County, lower than across Ohio (32.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 10.7% (±0.5 points) in Butler County, lower than across Ohio (19.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.9% (±0.4 points) in Butler County, lower than across Ohio (6.5%).
Places in Butler County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Chester Township | 65,755 | 32.1% | 23.4% |
| Hamilton | 63,468 | 78.0% | 45.7% |
| Middletown | 51,617 | 73.6% | 46.0% |
| Fairfield | 44,828 | 55.7% | 36.8% |
| Liberty Township (Butler County) | 44,633 | 11.8% | 10.6% |
| Oxford Township (Butler County) | 24,210 | 42.6% | 58.9% |
| Fairfield Township (Butler County) | 22,928 | 28.1% | 7.2% |
| Oxford | 21,753 | 39.7% | 65.7% |
| Lemon Township | 17,166 | 34.1% | 20.6% |
| Monroe | 15,401 | 27.5% | 19.1% |
| Trenton | 13,583 | 40.5% | 21.8% |
| Beckett Ridge | 9,496 | 23.6% | 15.0% |
| Ross Township (Butler County) | 8,874 | 51.5% | 10.8% |
| Madison Township (Butler County) | 8,650 | 68.2% | 17.4% |
| Hanover Township (Butler County) | 8,225 | 66.6% | 9.8% |
Counties in Ohio with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Butler County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen County | 22 | 4.9 | −0.0 |
| Logan County | 12 | 5.0 | +0.1 |
| Williams County | 8 | 4.8 | −0.1 |
| Tuscarawas County | 21 | 5.1 | +0.2 |
| Van Wert County | 6 | 4.8 | −0.2 |
| Union County | 13 | 5.2 | +0.2 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Ohio
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 Butler County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Butler County?
The Census Bureau counts 77 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Butler County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Butler County?
Pay is published by state: across Ohio, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $50,520 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Butler County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Ohio, and a city or county in Butler 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 Ohio (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 — Butler County, Ohio
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