Handymen and maintenance workers in Bedford County, Pennsylvania
Bedford County, Pennsylvania has 24 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 83 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 10.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 10.2 across Pennsylvania.
Bedford County ranks 14 of 65 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $38,253 per employee a year.
Across Pennsylvania, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $48,950 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 24
- Their employees
- 83
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 10.2
Handymen and maintenance workers in Bedford County: businesses and jobs
| Bedford County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 24 | 5,935 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 83 | 20,869 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $3,175,000 | $1,101,672,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 10.2 | 10.2 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Bedford County
| Bedford County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 22.5% (±1.6 points) | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 25.7% (±1.5 points) | 25.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.8% (±0.5 points) | 7.0% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 23,567 (±119) | 5,806,452 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 22.5% (±1.6 points) in Bedford County, lower than across Pennsylvania (30.7%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.8% (±0.5 points) in Bedford County, lower than across Pennsylvania (7.0%).
Places in Bedford County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Township | 5,098 | 51.8% | 15.0% |
| West Providence Township | 3,066 | 68.1% | 17.6% |
| East St. Clair Township | 2,896 | 60.1% | 23.0% |
| Bedford | 2,851 | 91.2% | 52.3% |
| South Woodbury Township | 2,193 | 54.9% | 15.6% |
| Napier Township | 2,107 | 58.8% | 15.6% |
| Everett | 2,052 | 83.3% | 51.4% |
| Hopewell Township (Bedford County) | 1,953 | 59.6% | 15.1% |
| Snake Spring Township | 1,904 | 51.1% | 16.9% |
| East Providence Township | 1,647 | 48.8% | 20.9% |
| Londonderry Township (Bedford County) | 1,646 | 65.8% | 24.1% |
| Broad Top Township | 1,541 | 65.6% | 20.4% |
| West St. Clair Township | 1,535 | 48.5% | 7.7% |
| Kimmel Township | 1,413 | 67.2% | 17.3% |
| Cumberland Valley Township | 1,372 | 61.2% | 14.6% |
Counties in Pennsylvania with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Bedford County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk County | 17 | 10.1 | −0.1 |
| Indiana County | 37 | 9.8 | −0.4 |
| Westmoreland County | 166 | 9.8 | −0.4 |
| Clarion County | 20 | 10.6 | +0.4 |
| Berks County | 166 | 9.7 | −0.5 |
| Blair County | 60 | 10.7 | +0.5 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Pennsylvania
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 Bedford County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Bedford County?
The Census Bureau counts 24 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Bedford County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Bedford County?
Pay is published by state: across Pennsylvania, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $48,950 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Bedford County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Bedford 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 Pennsylvania (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 — Bedford County, Pennsylvania
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