Handymen and maintenance workers in Ross County, Ohio
Ross County, Ohio has 11 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 34 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.4 across Ohio.
Ross County ranks 76 of 85 counties in Ohio for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $35,559 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
- 11
- Their employees
- 34
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.4
Handymen and maintenance workers in Ross County: businesses and jobs
| Ross County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 11 | 3,362 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 34 | 13,233 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $1,209,000 | $771,964,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.4 | 6.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Ross County
| Ross County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 30.4% (±2.2 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 16.1% (±1.5 points) | 19.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.0% (±0.9 points) | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 32,092 (±93) | 5,292,391 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 30.4% (±2.2 points) in Ross County, lower than across Ohio (32.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 16.1% (±1.5 points) in Ross County, lower than across Ohio (19.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.0% (±0.9 points) in Ross County, lower than across Ohio (6.5%).
Places in Ross County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scioto Township (Ross County) | 27,439 | 75.4% | 40.1% |
| Chillicothe | 21,902 | 81.3% | 39.9% |
| Union Township (Ross County) | 12,587 | 31.7% | 24.2% |
| Huntington Township (Ross County) | 6,106 | 46.9% | 18.2% |
| Green Township (Ross County) | 5,192 | 40.2% | 29.5% |
| Concord Township (Ross County) | 4,678 | 45.9% | 27.2% |
| Twin Township (Ross County) | 3,395 | 52.4% | 21.2% |
| Springfield Township (Ross County) | 2,592 | 55.3% | 35.0% |
| Liberty Township (Ross County) | 2,585 | 49.4% | 16.9% |
| Colerain Township (Ross County) | 1,941 | 42.2% | 17.2% |
| Paxton Township | 1,827 | 49.2% | 34.1% |
| Buckskin Township | 1,808 | 63.4% | 19.2% |
| Deerfield Township (Ross County) | 1,544 | 48.6% | 28.0% |
| Jefferson Township (Ross County) | 1,393 | 73.1% | 2.2% |
| Harrison Township (Ross County) | 1,255 | 33.8% | 34.5% |
Counties in Ohio with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Ross County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County | 9 | 3.4 | −0.0 |
| Clinton County | 6 | 3.3 | −0.1 |
| Perry County | 5 | 3.3 | −0.1 |
| Pike County | 4 | 3.3 | −0.1 |
| Clark County | 20 | 3.3 | −0.2 |
| Marion County | 10 | 3.7 | +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 Ross County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Ross County?
The Census Bureau counts 11 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Ross County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Ross 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 Ross County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Ohio, and a city or county in Ross 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 — Ross County, Ohio
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Figures last updated on .