Handymen and maintenance workers in Scioto County, Ohio
Scioto County, Ohio has 14 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 76 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.4 across Ohio.
Scioto County ranks 66 of 85 counties in Ohio for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $34,645 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
- 14
- Their employees
- 76
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.2
Handymen and maintenance workers in Scioto County: businesses and jobs
| Scioto County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 14 | 3,362 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 76 | 13,233 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $2,633,000 | $771,964,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.2 | 6.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Scioto County
| Scioto County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 31.6% (±1.8 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 20.8% (±1.6 points) | 19.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.6% (±0.8 points) | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 33,070 (±49) | 5,292,391 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 20.8% (±1.6 points) in Scioto County, higher than across Ohio (19.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.6% (±0.8 points) in Scioto County, lower than across Ohio (6.5%).
Places in Scioto County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 17,728 | 89.6% | 51.9% |
| Porter Township (Scioto County) | 9,638 | 60.5% | 28.4% |
| Wheelersburg | 6,313 | 58.3% | 30.1% |
| Washington Township (Scioto County) | 5,182 | 72.4% | 26.5% |
| Harrison Township (Scioto County) | 4,186 | 59.7% | 19.7% |
| Green Township (Scioto County) | 4,076 | 44.9% | 20.2% |
| Madison Township (Scioto County) | 3,854 | 45.8% | 18.7% |
| Valley Township (Scioto County) | 3,543 | 55.6% | 21.3% |
| Clay Township (Scioto County) | 3,471 | 72.5% | 26.5% |
| Rush Township (Scioto County) | 2,846 | 50.4% | 21.0% |
| Bloom Township (Scioto County) | 2,673 | 54.7% | 26.7% |
| West Portsmouth | 2,605 | 66.9% | 26.7% |
| Union Township (Scioto County) | 2,583 | 39.8% | 16.9% |
| Jefferson Township (Scioto County) | 2,536 | 40.9% | 16.2% |
| New Boston | 2,470 | 94.6% | 69.4% |
Counties in Ohio with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Scioto County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahoning County | 45 | 4.2 | −0.1 |
| Lucas County | 83 | 4.1 | −0.1 |
| Hancock County | 14 | 4.1 | −0.1 |
| Pickaway County | 10 | 4.4 | +0.1 |
| Montgomery County | 114 | 4.5 | +0.3 |
| Fayette County | 5 | 3.9 | −0.3 |
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 Scioto County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Scioto County?
The Census Bureau counts 14 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Scioto County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Scioto 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 Scioto County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Ohio, and a city or county in Scioto 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 — Scioto County, Ohio
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