Handymen and maintenance workers in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania
Mifflin County, Pennsylvania has 16 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 29 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 10.2 across Pennsylvania.
Mifflin County ranks 44 of 65 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $38,586 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
- 16
- Their employees
- 29
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.5
Handymen and maintenance workers in Mifflin County: businesses and jobs
| Mifflin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 16 | 5,935 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 29 | 20,869 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $1,119,000 | $1,101,672,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.5 | 10.2 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Mifflin County
| Mifflin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 28.9% (±2.1 points) | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 30.3% (±1.8 points) | 25.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.9% (±0.6 points) | 7.0% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 21,468 (±52) | 5,806,452 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 30.3% (±1.8 points) in Mifflin County, higher than across Pennsylvania (25.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.9% (±0.6 points) in Mifflin County, lower than across Pennsylvania (7.0%).
Places in Mifflin County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewistown | 8,479 | 92.6% | 60.4% |
| Derry Township (Mifflin County) | 7,238 | 75.4% | 21.7% |
| Granville Township (Mifflin County) | 4,597 | 73.1% | 22.2% |
| Brown Township (Mifflin County) | 4,150 | 58.8% | 18.0% |
| Armagh Township | 4,028 | 69.6% | 18.1% |
| Union Township (Mifflin County) | 3,670 | 65.6% | 30.5% |
| Decatur Township (Mifflin County) | 2,942 | 52.2% | 6.8% |
| Wayne Township (Mifflin County) | 2,316 | 61.6% | 20.2% |
| Menno Township | 2,062 | 63.4% | 17.5% |
| Oliver Township (Mifflin County) | 2,041 | 62.1% | 16.7% |
| Belleville | 1,951 | 75.1% | 36.2% |
| Burnham | 1,744 | 86.9% | 26.2% |
| Church Hill | 1,673 | 48.3% | 23.3% |
| Milroy | 1,577 | 82.9% | 12.6% |
| Bratton Township | 1,375 | 77.6% | 14.9% |
Counties in Pennsylvania with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Mifflin County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | 50 | 7.4 | −0.0 |
| Union County | 12 | 7.4 | −0.0 |
| Fayette County | 46 | 7.4 | −0.1 |
| Cumberland County | 85 | 7.6 | +0.2 |
| Cameron County | 3 | 7.7 | +0.2 |
| Erie County | 87 | 7.2 | −0.2 |
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 Mifflin County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Mifflin County?
The Census Bureau counts 16 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Mifflin County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Mifflin 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 Mifflin County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Mifflin 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 — Mifflin County, Pennsylvania
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