Handymen and maintenance workers in Wallowa County, Oregon
Wallowa County, Oregon has 14 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 58 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 32.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 12.2 across Oregon.
Wallowa County ranks 1 of 30 counties in Oregon for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $47,862 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
- 14
- Their employees
- 58
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 32.2
Handymen and maintenance workers in Wallowa County: businesses and jobs
| Wallowa County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 14 | 2,263 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 58 | 9,088 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $2,776,000 | $475,070,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 32.2 | 12.2 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Wallowa County
| Wallowa County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 27.5% (±3.5 points) | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 22.7% (±4.1 points) | 10.7% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.6% (±1.0 points) | 9.6% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 4,349 (±28) | 1,857,992 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 27.5% (±3.5 points) in Wallowa County, lower than across Oregon (36.7%).
Homes built before 1940: 22.7% (±4.1 points) in Wallowa County, higher than across Oregon (10.7%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.6% (±1.0 points) in Wallowa County, lower than across Oregon (9.6%).
Places in Wallowa County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | 2,131 | 80.1% | 31.9% |
| Joseph | 1,054 | 48.5% | 33.0% |
| Wallowa | 633 | 62.1% | 15.0% |
| Lostine | 255 | 57.5% | 28.6% |
Counties in Oregon with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Wallowa County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clackamas County | 310 | 17.8 | −14.4 |
| Grant County | 7 | 16.8 | −15.4 |
| Yamhill County | 66 | 16.0 | −16.2 |
| Deschutes County | 153 | 15.4 | −16.8 |
| Clatsop County | 35 | 15.0 | −17.2 |
| Hood River County | 15 | 14.6 | −17.6 |
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 Wallowa County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Wallowa County?
The Census Bureau counts 14 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Wallowa County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Wallowa 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 Wallowa County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Oregon, and a city or county in Wallowa 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 — Wallowa County, Oregon
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