Handymen and maintenance workers in Deschutes County, Oregon
Deschutes County, Oregon has 153 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 537 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 15.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 12.2 across Oregon.
Deschutes County ranks 5 of 30 counties in Oregon for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $56,922 per employee a year.
Across Oregon, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $51,120 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 153
- Their employees
- 537
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 15.4
Handymen and maintenance workers in Deschutes County: businesses and jobs
| Deschutes County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 153 | 2,263 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 537 | 9,088 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $30,567,000 | $475,070,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 15.4 | 12.2 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Deschutes County
| Deschutes County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 30.0% (±1.4 points) | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.8% (±0.5 points) | 10.7% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.8% (±0.7 points) | 9.6% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 99,297 (±230) | 1,857,992 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 30.0% (±1.4 points) in Deschutes County, lower than across Oregon (36.7%).
Homes built before 1940: 2.8% (±0.5 points) in Deschutes County, lower than across Oregon (10.7%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 4.8% (±0.7 points) in Deschutes County, lower than across Oregon (9.6%).
Places in Deschutes County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend | 103,390 | 21.5% | 38.3% |
| Redmond | 36,092 | 22.4% | 35.5% |
| Deschutes River Woods | 5,797 | 17.2% | 20.2% |
| Three Rivers | 3,995 | 14.5% | 8.2% |
| Sisters | 3,022 | 18.2% | 26.7% |
| Eagle Crest | 2,677 | 4.5% | 8.3% |
| La Pine | 2,547 | 33.8% | 41.6% |
| Terrebonne | 1,602 | 30.2% | 2.6% |
| Sunriver | 1,488 | 28.1% | 8.1% |
Counties in Oregon with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Deschutes County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clatsop County | 35 | 15.0 | −0.4 |
| Yamhill County | 66 | 16.0 | +0.6 |
| Hood River County | 15 | 14.6 | −0.8 |
| Grant County | 7 | 16.8 | +1.4 |
| Curry County | 18 | 13.6 | −1.8 |
| Harney County | 5 | 13.4 | −2.0 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Oregon
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 Deschutes County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Deschutes County?
The Census Bureau counts 153 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Deschutes County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Deschutes County?
Pay is published by state: across Oregon, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $51,120 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Deschutes County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Oregon, and a city or county in Deschutes 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 Oregon (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 — Deschutes County, Oregon
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