Handymen and maintenance workers in Knox County, Ohio
Knox County, Ohio has 20 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 50 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.4 across Ohio.
Knox County ranks 30 of 85 counties in Ohio for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $40,520 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
- 20
- Their employees
- 50
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.7
Handymen and maintenance workers in Knox County: businesses and jobs
| Knox County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 20 | 3,362 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 50 | 13,233 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $2,026,000 | $771,964,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.7 | 6.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Knox County
| Knox County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 24.5% (±2.1 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 25.7% (±1.7 points) | 19.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.0% (±0.4 points) | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 26,078 (±54) | 5,292,391 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 24.5% (±2.1 points) in Knox County, lower than across Ohio (32.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 25.7% (±1.7 points) in Knox County, higher than across Ohio (19.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.0% (±0.4 points) in Knox County, lower than across Ohio (6.5%).
Places in Knox County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | 17,052 | 78.1% | 44.9% |
| Howard Township | 6,011 | 23.3% | 5.2% |
| Apple Valley | 5,548 | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| Hilliar Township | 3,845 | 52.8% | 17.0% |
| Morris Township | 3,002 | 56.8% | 18.0% |
| Clinton Township (Knox County) | 2,847 | 71.8% | 26.8% |
| Fredericktown | 2,652 | 80.9% | 27.6% |
| Union Township (Knox County) | 2,617 | 64.4% | 18.2% |
| College Township | 2,530 | 69.4% | 24.5% |
| Gambier | 2,126 | 69.9% | 31.8% |
| Monroe Township (Knox County) | 2,033 | 43.5% | 14.6% |
| Pike Township (Knox County) | 2,009 | 52.1% | 22.8% |
| Liberty Township (Knox County) | 1,955 | 41.7% | 7.5% |
| Pleasant Township (Knox County) | 1,896 | 53.4% | 11.7% |
| Berlin Township (Knox County) | 1,843 | 58.6% | 8.7% |
Counties in Ohio with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Knox County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie County | 30 | 7.8 | +0.1 |
| Miami County | 37 | 7.8 | +0.2 |
| Licking County | 54 | 7.4 | −0.3 |
| Coshocton County | 13 | 8.0 | +0.3 |
| Hamilton County | 280 | 7.3 | −0.3 |
| Lorain County | 99 | 7.3 | −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 Knox County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Knox County?
The Census Bureau counts 20 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Knox County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Knox 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 Knox County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Ohio, and a city or county in Knox 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 — Knox County, Ohio
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