Handymen and maintenance workers in Putnam County, Ohio
Putnam County, Ohio has 13 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 30 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 9.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.4 across Ohio.
Putnam County ranks 16 of 85 counties in Ohio for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $28,433 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
- 13
- Their employees
- 30
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 9.4
Handymen and maintenance workers in Putnam County: businesses and jobs
| Putnam County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 13 | 3,362 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 30 | 13,233 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $853,000 | $771,964,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 9.4 | 6.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Putnam County
| Putnam County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 12.9% (±1.9 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 24.9% (±1.9 points) | 19.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.6% (±0.3 points) | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 13,884 (±44) | 5,292,391 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 12.9% (±1.9 points) in Putnam County, lower than across Ohio (32.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 24.9% (±1.9 points) in Putnam County, higher than across Ohio (19.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.6% (±0.3 points) in Putnam County, lower than across Ohio (6.5%).
Places in Putnam County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Township | 8,007 | 59.7% | 17.8% |
| Ottawa | 4,441 | 64.9% | 25.0% |
| Pleasant Township (Putnam County) | 3,758 | 60.6% | 8.4% |
| Union Township (Putnam County) | 2,945 | 50.2% | 15.6% |
| Van Buren Township (Putnam County) | 2,808 | 62.9% | 26.4% |
| Riley Township (Putnam County) | 2,494 | 72.5% | 19.9% |
| Monroe Township (Putnam County) | 2,367 | 63.0% | 6.5% |
| Jennings Township (Putnam County) | 2,060 | 53.4% | 10.2% |
| Leipsic | 2,033 | 55.2% | 35.5% |
| Monterey Township | 1,969 | 49.9% | 13.7% |
| Liberty Township (Putnam County) | 1,706 | 65.7% | 7.6% |
| Pandora | 1,603 | 80.5% | 25.1% |
| Columbus Grove | 1,532 | 67.9% | 14.4% |
| Kalida | 1,526 | 50.5% | 27.8% |
| Continental | 1,368 | 61.4% | 10.5% |
Counties in Ohio with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Putnam County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware County | 81 | 9.4 | +0.0 |
| Seneca County | 22 | 9.2 | −0.2 |
| Wayne County | 45 | 9.6 | +0.2 |
| Wyandot County | 9 | 9.1 | −0.3 |
| Washington County | 25 | 8.9 | −0.4 |
| Sandusky County | 26 | 9.8 | +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 Putnam County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Putnam County?
The Census Bureau counts 13 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Putnam County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Putnam 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 Putnam County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Ohio, and a city or county in Putnam 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 — Putnam County, Ohio
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