Handymen and maintenance workers in Newport County, Rhode Island
Newport County, Rhode Island has 95 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 361 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 21.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 16.0 across Rhode Island.
Newport County ranks 2 of 5 counties in Rhode Island for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $56,676 per employee a year.
Across Rhode Island, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $49,920 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 95
- Their employees
- 361
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 21.8
Handymen and maintenance workers in Newport County: businesses and jobs
| Newport County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 95 | 779 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 361 | 2,346 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $20,460,000 | $129,762,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 21.8 | 16.0 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Newport County
| Newport County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 32.1% (±1.7 points) | 36.4% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 30.2% (±1.8 points) | 30.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 6.2% (±0.9 points) | 9.1% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 43,663 (±40) | 485,932 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 32.1% (±1.7 points) in Newport County, lower than across Rhode Island (36.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 6.2% (±0.9 points) in Newport County, lower than across Rhode Island (9.1%).
Places in Newport County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 24,874 | 84.7% | 50.2% |
| Portsmouth | 17,644 | 61.6% | 19.3% |
| Middletown | 16,832 | 64.3% | 42.1% |
| Tiverton | 16,189 | 59.0% | 19.3% |
| Newport East | 11,069 | 68.2% | 48.1% |
| Tiverton (community) | 8,091 | 76.9% | 27.4% |
| Jamestown | 5,534 | 57.3% | 14.2% |
| Little Compton | 3,584 | 56.9% | 6.2% |
| Melville | 1,631 | 61.4% | 95.4% |
Counties in Rhode Island with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Newport County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol County | 48 | 22.2 | +0.4 |
| Washington County | 116 | 17.5 | −4.3 |
| Providence County | 409 | 14.7 | −7.0 |
| Kent County | 111 | 14.5 | −7.3 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Rhode Island
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 Newport County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Newport County?
The Census Bureau counts 95 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Newport County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Newport County?
Pay is published by state: across Rhode Island, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $49,920 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Newport County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Rhode Island, and a city or county in Newport 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 Rhode Island (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 — Newport County, Rhode Island
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
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