Handymen and maintenance workers in Berks County, Pennsylvania
Berks County, Pennsylvania has 166 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 590 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 9.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 10.2 across Pennsylvania.
Berks County ranks 18 of 65 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $50,937 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
- 166
- Their employees
- 590
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 9.7
Handymen and maintenance workers in Berks County: businesses and jobs
| Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 166 | 5,935 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 590 | 20,869 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $30,053,000 | $1,101,672,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 9.7 | 10.2 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Berks County
| Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 28.7% (±0.7 points) | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 27.5% (±0.9 points) | 25.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.6% (±0.4 points) | 7.0% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 171,580 (±199) | 5,806,452 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 28.7% (±0.7 points) in Berks County, lower than across Pennsylvania (30.7%).
Homes built before 1940: 27.5% (±0.9 points) in Berks County, higher than across Pennsylvania (25.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 4.6% (±0.4 points) in Berks County, lower than across Pennsylvania (7.0%).
Places in Berks County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 95,242 | 90.2% | 59.4% |
| Spring Township (Berks County) | 28,601 | 57.3% | 24.7% |
| Exeter Township (Berks County) | 25,608 | 42.6% | 12.9% |
| Muhlenberg Township | 22,127 | 61.6% | 17.2% |
| Cumru Township | 15,702 | 57.4% | 28.7% |
| Amity Township (Berks County) | 13,440 | 41.5% | 15.8% |
| Wyomissing | 11,172 | 62.5% | 31.7% |
| Maidencreek Township | 9,208 | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| Maxatawny Township | 7,884 | 60.8% | 30.7% |
| South Heidelberg Township | 7,795 | 44.3% | 7.8% |
| Robeson Township | 7,642 | 48.0% | 12.0% |
| Blandon | 7,357 | 17.4% | 9.1% |
| Bern Township | 6,705 | 60.6% | 14.0% |
| Lower Heidelberg Township | 6,507 | 33.7% | 8.1% |
| Longswamp Township | 5,613 | 60.5% | 19.6% |
Counties in Pennsylvania with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Berks County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler County | 84 | 9.6 | −0.1 |
| Allegheny County | 582 | 9.6 | −0.1 |
| Westmoreland County | 166 | 9.8 | +0.2 |
| Indiana County | 37 | 9.8 | +0.2 |
| Somerset County | 36 | 9.5 | −0.2 |
| Adams County | 41 | 9.4 | −0.3 |
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 Berks County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Berks County?
The Census Bureau counts 166 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Berks County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Berks 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 Berks County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Berks 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 — Berks County, Pennsylvania
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