Handymen and maintenance workers in Clay County, South Dakota
Clay County, South Dakota has 4 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 3 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 12.1 across South Dakota.
Clay County ranks 34 of 37 counties in South Dakota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $61,000 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
- 4
- Their employees
- 3
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.4
Handymen and maintenance workers in Clay County: businesses and jobs
| Clay County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 495 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 3 | 1,275 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $183,000 | $60,251,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.4 | 12.1 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Clay County
| Clay County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 49.2% (±3.9 points) | 31.4% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 18.7% (±4.0 points) | 15.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.2% (±2.3 points) | 7.8% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 6,262 (±38) | 408,584 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 49.2% (±3.9 points) in Clay County, higher than across South Dakota (31.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 4.2% (±2.3 points) in Clay County, lower than across South Dakota (7.8%).
Places in Clay County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion | 11,878 | 53.0% | 58.0% |
| Fairview Township (Clay County) | 535 | 73.5% | 19.5% |
| Irene | 456 | 91.4% | 30.6% |
| Wakonda | 399 | 87.6% | 17.2% |
| Garfield Township (Clay County) | 317 | 66.7% | 16.1% |
| Prairie Center Township (Clay County) | 314 | 75.6% | 40.5% |
| Meckling Township | 273 | 100.0% | 20.2% |
| Glenwood Township (Clay County) | 268 | 62.2% | 2.2% |
| Vermillion Township (Clay County) | 242 | 43.9% | 22.3% |
| Spirit Mound Township | 207 | 59.2% | 7.7% |
| Riverside Township (Clay County) | 161 | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Norway Township (Clay County) | 126 | 14.8% | 0.0% |
| Pleasant Valley Township (Clay County) | 99 | 85.0% | 22.5% |
| Star Township | 98 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| Bethel Township | 89 | 80.6% | 40.3% |
Counties in South Dakota with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Clay County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts County | 3 | 6.2 | −0.2 |
| Lake County | 4 | 6.9 | +0.5 |
| Yankton County | 6 | 5.7 | −0.7 |
| Beadle County | 7 | 8.3 | +1.9 |
| Davison County | 4 | 4.2 | −2.2 |
| Union County | 7 | 9.2 | +2.8 |
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 Clay County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Clay County?
The Census Bureau counts 4 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Clay County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Clay 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 Clay County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by South Dakota, and a city or county in Clay 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 — Clay County, South Dakota
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