Handymen and maintenance workers in Washington County, Ohio
Washington County, Ohio has 25 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 124 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 8.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.4 across Ohio.
Washington County ranks 19 of 85 counties in Ohio for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $42,968 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
- 25
- Their employees
- 124
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 8.9
Handymen and maintenance workers in Washington County: businesses and jobs
| Washington County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 25 | 3,362 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 124 | 13,233 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $5,328,000 | $771,964,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 8.9 | 6.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Washington County
| Washington County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 24.6% (±1.6 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 21.5% (±1.5 points) | 19.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.6% (±0.6 points) | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 27,949 (±42) | 5,292,391 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 24.6% (±1.6 points) in Washington County, lower than across Ohio (32.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 21.5% (±1.5 points) in Washington County, higher than across Ohio (19.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.6% (±0.6 points) in Washington County, lower than across Ohio (6.5%).
Places in Washington County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta | 13,203 | 80.4% | 44.3% |
| Belpre | 6,654 | 72.2% | 38.2% |
| Muskingum Township (Washington County) | 4,316 | 65.7% | 13.7% |
| Marietta Township | 4,223 | 48.3% | 12.3% |
| Warren Township (Washington County) | 3,889 | 47.5% | 8.1% |
| Belpre Township | 3,862 | 50.4% | 11.4% |
| Waterford Township | 3,516 | 68.0% | 22.6% |
| Devola | 2,688 | 70.8% | 16.6% |
| Barlow Township | 2,549 | 45.9% | 5.0% |
| Dunham Township | 2,535 | 49.6% | 8.1% |
| Newport Township | 2,171 | 49.6% | 12.5% |
| Beverly | 1,625 | 78.1% | 41.4% |
| Decatur Township (Washington County) | 1,439 | 36.7% | 16.7% |
| Grandview Township | 1,282 | 75.9% | 42.3% |
| Adams Township (Washington County) | 1,271 | 72.8% | 9.3% |
Counties in Ohio with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Washington County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandot County | 9 | 9.1 | +0.2 |
| Fairfield County | 56 | 8.7 | −0.2 |
| Seneca County | 22 | 9.2 | +0.2 |
| Clermont County | 76 | 8.6 | −0.4 |
| Putnam County | 13 | 9.4 | +0.4 |
| Delaware County | 81 | 9.4 | +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 Washington County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Washington County?
The Census Bureau counts 25 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Washington County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Washington 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 Washington County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Ohio, and a city or county in Washington 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 — Washington County, Ohio
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