Handymen and maintenance workers in Delaware County, Ohio
Delaware County, Ohio has 81 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 370 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 9.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.4 across Ohio.
Delaware County ranks 15 of 85 counties in Ohio for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $49,335 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
- 81
- Their employees
- 370
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 9.4
Handymen and maintenance workers in Delaware County: businesses and jobs
| Delaware County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 81 | 3,362 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 370 | 13,233 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $18,254,000 | $771,964,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 9.4 | 6.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Delaware County
| Delaware County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 21.5% (±1.4 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 6.8% (±0.7 points) | 19.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 5.3% (±0.7 points) | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 86,269 (±93) | 5,292,391 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 21.5% (±1.4 points) in Delaware County, lower than across Ohio (32.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 6.8% (±0.7 points) in Delaware County, lower than across Ohio (19.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 5.3% (±0.7 points) in Delaware County, lower than across Ohio (6.5%).
Places in Delaware County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 44,589 | 35.8% | 35.3% |
| Orange Township (Delaware County) | 39,987 | 5.8% | 26.3% |
| Liberty Township (Delaware County) | 33,773 | 8.3% | 15.0% |
| Genoa Township | 26,510 | 11.4% | 4.1% |
| Powell | 14,451 | 4.0% | 12.0% |
| Concord Township (Delaware County) | 11,930 | 17.9% | 7.2% |
| Berlin Township (Delaware County) | 9,975 | 11.4% | 7.5% |
| Sunbury | 8,005 | 26.8% | 27.4% |
| Berkshire Township | 5,745 | 18.7% | 13.5% |
| Harlem Township | 4,879 | 40.6% | 12.2% |
| Washington Township (Delaware County) | 4,322 | 22.4% | 5.1% |
| Scioto Township (Delaware County) | 3,979 | 27.5% | 1.5% |
| Delaware Township (Delaware County) | 2,774 | 27.1% | 13.2% |
| Kingston Township | 2,578 | 34.4% | 5.2% |
| Porter Township (Delaware County) | 2,474 | 34.2% | 0.0% |
Counties in Ohio with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Delaware County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County | 13 | 9.4 | −0.0 |
| Wayne County | 45 | 9.6 | +0.2 |
| Seneca County | 22 | 9.2 | −0.2 |
| Wyandot County | 9 | 9.1 | −0.3 |
| Sandusky County | 26 | 9.8 | +0.4 |
| Washington County | 25 | 8.9 | −0.4 |
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 Delaware County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Delaware County?
The Census Bureau counts 81 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Delaware County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Delaware 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 Delaware County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Ohio, and a city or county in Delaware 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 — Delaware County, Ohio
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