Handymen and maintenance workers in Horry County, South Carolina
Horry County, South Carolina has 123 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 498 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.7 across South Carolina.
Horry County ranks 14 of 35 counties in South Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $53,960 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
- 123
- Their employees
- 498
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.7
Handymen and maintenance workers in Horry County: businesses and jobs
| Horry County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 123 | 1,403 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 498 | 4,992 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $26,872,000 | $285,093,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.7 | 5.7 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Horry County
| Horry County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 22.7% (±1.0 points) | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 0.7% (±0.1 points) | 3.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 11.9% (±0.6 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 217,419 (±130) | 2,443,039 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 22.7% (±1.0 points) in Horry County, lower than across South Carolina (28.1%).
Homes built before 1940: 0.7% (±0.1 points) in Horry County, lower than across South Carolina (3.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 11.9% (±0.6 points) in Horry County, higher than across South Carolina (5.6%).
Places in Horry County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach | 38,371 | 27.8% | 39.5% |
| Conway | 27,263 | 32.2% | 34.6% |
| Carolina Forest | 26,263 | 1.1% | 30.4% |
| Socastee | 23,796 | 13.9% | 34.1% |
| North Myrtle Beach | 19,855 | 19.3% | 17.8% |
| Red Hill | 15,920 | 9.8% | 25.5% |
| Little River | 11,771 | 6.4% | 23.4% |
| Garden City | 11,591 | 10.9% | 14.6% |
| Forestbrook | 7,479 | 16.9% | 8.5% |
| Surfside Beach | 4,270 | 35.3% | 32.5% |
| Homewood | 2,708 | 13.3% | 36.5% |
| Loris | 2,645 | 56.1% | 44.3% |
| Aynor | 1,112 | 36.2% | 24.7% |
| Briarcliffe Acres | 448 | 58.9% | 5.9% |
| Atlantic Beach | 237 | 61.5% | 76.7% |
Counties in South Carolina with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Horry County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun County | 4 | 5.7 | +0.0 |
| Pickens County | 34 | 5.8 | +0.1 |
| Dorchester County | 40 | 5.9 | +0.2 |
| Chester County | 8 | 5.4 | −0.3 |
| Kershaw County | 18 | 6.0 | +0.3 |
| Lancaster County | 23 | 5.2 | −0.4 |
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 Horry County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Horry County?
The Census Bureau counts 123 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Horry County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Horry 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 Horry County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by South Carolina, and a city or county in Horry 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 — Horry County, South Carolina
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