Handymen and maintenance workers in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Chester County, Pennsylvania has 343 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 1,508 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 16.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 10.2 across Pennsylvania.
Chester County ranks 6 of 65 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $51,869 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
- 343
- Their employees
- 1,508
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 16.1
Handymen and maintenance workers in Chester County: businesses and jobs
| Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 343 | 5,935 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 1,508 | 20,869 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $78,219,000 | $1,101,672,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 16.1 | 10.2 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Chester County
| Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 24.9% (±0.7 points) | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 12.6% (±0.5 points) | 25.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 6.7% (±0.4 points) | 7.0% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 212,491 (±225) | 5,806,452 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 24.9% (±0.7 points) in Chester County, lower than across Pennsylvania (30.7%).
Homes built before 1940: 12.6% (±0.5 points) in Chester County, lower than across Pennsylvania (25.0%).
Places in Chester County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tredyffrin Township | 31,922 | 58.9% | 25.7% |
| West Goshen Township | 23,553 | 53.3% | 27.8% |
| West Chester | 20,666 | 75.1% | 64.6% |
| West Whiteland Township | 20,249 | 34.5% | 36.9% |
| Phoenixville | 19,452 | 54.4% | 44.9% |
| Uwchlan Township | 19,394 | 31.6% | 31.1% |
| East Goshen Township | 18,441 | 45.9% | 28.4% |
| East Whiteland Township | 14,774 | 36.7% | 40.5% |
| Caln Township | 14,742 | 48.0% | 30.1% |
| West Bradford Township | 14,681 | 39.1% | 3.4% |
| Coatesville | 13,353 | 68.4% | 60.0% |
| Upper Uwchlan Township | 13,010 | 11.7% | 7.7% |
| New Garden Township | 11,449 | 25.7% | 22.8% |
| Willistown Township | 11,366 | 50.8% | 7.1% |
| Westtown Township | 11,254 | 46.7% | 16.9% |
Counties in Pennsylvania with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Chester County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juniata County | 17 | 16.2 | +0.0 |
| Lancaster County | 373 | 17.0 | +0.9 |
| Montgomery County | 525 | 15.0 | −1.2 |
| Perry County | 38 | 19.0 | +2.8 |
| Delaware County | 288 | 12.5 | −3.6 |
| Clinton County | 37 | 19.9 | +3.7 |
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 Chester County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Chester County?
The Census Bureau counts 343 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Chester County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Chester 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 Chester County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Chester 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 — Chester County, Pennsylvania
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