Handymen and maintenance workers in Bennett County, South Dakota
Bennett County, South Dakota has 3 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 6 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 26.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 12.1 across South Dakota.
Bennett County ranks 2 of 37 counties in South Dakota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $21,500 per employee a year.
Across South Dakota, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $46,420 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 3
- Their employees
- 6
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 26.1
Handymen and maintenance workers in Bennett County: businesses and jobs
| Bennett County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 495 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 6 | 1,275 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $129,000 | $60,251,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 26.1 | 12.1 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Bennett County
| Bennett County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 38.8% (±8.8 points) | 31.4% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 14.1% (±4.5 points) | 15.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 7.8% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 1,151 (±94) | 408,584 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.0% (±2.1 points) in Bennett County, lower than across South Dakota (7.8%).
Places in Bennett County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin | 947 | 85.9% | 36.4% |
Counties in South Dakota with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Bennett County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potter County | 4 | 25.5 | −0.5 |
| McPherson County | 3 | 24.9 | −1.2 |
| Douglas County | 3 | 22.4 | −3.6 |
| Lawrence County | 33 | 22.2 | −3.8 |
| Hanson County | 4 | 31.0 | +4.9 |
| Turner County | 8 | 20.4 | −5.6 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in South Dakota
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 Bennett County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Bennett County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Bennett County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Bennett County?
Pay is published by state: across South Dakota, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $46,420 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Bennett County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by South Dakota, and a city or county in Bennett 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 Dakota (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 — Bennett County, South Dakota
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