Handymen and maintenance workers in Greenville County, South Carolina
Greenville County, South Carolina has 191 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 692 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 8.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.7 across South Carolina.
Greenville County ranks 3 of 35 counties in South Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $49,942 per employee a year.
Across South Carolina, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $46,800 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 191
- Their employees
- 692
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 8.0
Handymen and maintenance workers in Greenville County: businesses and jobs
| Greenville County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 191 | 1,403 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 692 | 4,992 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $34,560,000 | $285,093,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 8.0 | 5.7 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Greenville County
| Greenville County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 31.1% (±0.9 points) | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 3.2% (±0.3 points) | 3.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 7.7% (±0.4 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 238,260 (±139) | 2,443,039 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 31.1% (±0.9 points) in Greenville County, higher than across South Carolina (28.1%).
Homes built before 1940: 3.2% (±0.3 points) in Greenville County, lower than across South Carolina (3.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 7.7% (±0.4 points) in Greenville County, higher than across South Carolina (5.6%).
Places in Greenville County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 72,935 | 41.8% | 58.9% |
| Greer | 41,536 | 25.5% | 27.3% |
| Mauldin | 27,055 | 28.6% | 32.0% |
| Simpsonville | 26,144 | 25.3% | 31.5% |
| Taylors | 24,505 | 44.7% | 25.9% |
| Wade Hampton | 20,898 | 72.9% | 35.4% |
| Five Forks | 18,656 | 4.7% | 13.4% |
| Berea | 16,862 | 53.0% | 36.1% |
| Gantt | 15,401 | 59.4% | 40.1% |
| Parker | 12,898 | 55.0% | 57.4% |
| Fountain Inn | 12,020 | 28.2% | 24.9% |
| Travelers Rest | 8,370 | 35.3% | 40.1% |
| Sans Souci | 7,665 | 70.4% | 43.8% |
| Welcome | 6,527 | 64.6% | 32.7% |
| Dunean | 3,668 | 82.9% | 43.2% |
Counties in South Carolina with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Greenville County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saluda County | 7 | 7.3 | −0.7 |
| Georgetown County | 26 | 7.0 | −1.0 |
| Hampton County | 6 | 6.9 | −1.1 |
| Berkeley County | 67 | 6.7 | −1.4 |
| Lexington County | 85 | 6.4 | −1.6 |
| Beaufort County | 101 | 9.8 | +1.8 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in South Carolina
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 Greenville County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Greenville County?
The Census Bureau counts 191 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Greenville County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Greenville County?
Pay is published by state: across South Carolina, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $46,800 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Greenville County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by South Carolina, and a city or county in Greenville 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 South Carolina (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 — Greenville County, South Carolina
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