Handymen and maintenance workers in Richland County, South Carolina
Richland County, South Carolina has 77 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 358 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.7 across South Carolina.
Richland County ranks 21 of 35 counties in South Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $72,570 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
- 77
- Their employees
- 358
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.1
Handymen and maintenance workers in Richland County: businesses and jobs
| Richland County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 77 | 1,403 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 358 | 4,992 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $25,980,000 | $285,093,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.1 | 5.7 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Richland County
| Richland County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 39.7% (±0.9 points) | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.3% (±0.3 points) | 3.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 9.6% (±0.7 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 187,611 (±138) | 2,443,039 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 39.7% (±0.9 points) in Richland County, higher than across South Carolina (28.1%).
Homes built before 1940: 4.3% (±0.3 points) in Richland County, higher than across South Carolina (3.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 9.6% (±0.7 points) in Richland County, higher than across South Carolina (5.6%).
Places in Richland County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 139,643 | 49.5% | 54.5% |
| St. Andrews | 19,868 | 55.5% | 71.1% |
| Dentsville | 15,209 | 41.3% | 61.5% |
| Irmo | 11,813 | 36.1% | 18.4% |
| Forest Acres | 10,530 | 73.7% | 22.5% |
| Woodfield | 9,465 | 65.5% | 48.1% |
| Lake Murray of Richland | 7,023 | 7.4% | 17.3% |
| Blythewood | 5,731 | 6.4% | 18.2% |
| Capitol View | 4,374 | 59.8% | 53.8% |
| Arthurtown | 3,272 | 13.4% | 75.0% |
| Hopkins | 1,985 | 35.7% | 13.9% |
| Gadsden | 1,443 | 47.8% | 10.4% |
| Arcadia Lakes | 901 | 57.0% | 10.0% |
| Eastover | 485 | 48.3% | 47.5% |
Counties in South Carolina with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Richland County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson County | 38 | 4.1 | +0.0 |
| Spartanburg County | 62 | 4.3 | +0.2 |
| Laurens County | 12 | 3.7 | −0.4 |
| Oconee County | 19 | 4.5 | +0.4 |
| Aiken County | 28 | 3.5 | −0.6 |
| Colleton County | 7 | 3.5 | −0.6 |
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 Richland County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Richland County?
The Census Bureau counts 77 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Richland County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Richland 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 Richland County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by South Carolina, and a city or county in Richland 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 — Richland County, South Carolina
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