Handymen and maintenance workers in Lincoln County, South Dakota
Lincoln County, South Dakota has 51 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 145 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 17.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 12.1 across South Dakota.
Lincoln County ranks 13 of 37 counties in South Dakota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $50,545 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
- 51
- Their employees
- 145
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 17.8
Handymen and maintenance workers in Lincoln County: businesses and jobs
| Lincoln County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 51 | 495 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 145 | 1,275 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $7,329,000 | $60,251,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 17.8 | 12.1 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Lincoln County
| Lincoln County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 28.8% (±2.1 points) | 31.4% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 8.3% (±1.1 points) | 15.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 10.9% (±1.4 points) | 7.8% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 28,710 (±52) | 408,584 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 28.8% (±2.1 points) in Lincoln County, lower than across South Dakota (31.4%).
Homes built before 1940: 8.3% (±1.1 points) in Lincoln County, lower than across South Dakota (15.8%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 10.9% (±1.4 points) in Lincoln County, higher than across South Dakota (7.8%).
Places in Lincoln County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | 8,519 | 10.2% | 21.6% |
| Tea | 6,786 | 14.7% | 20.3% |
| Canton | 3,033 | 71.8% | 31.9% |
| Lennox | 2,468 | 56.1% | 25.7% |
| Delapre Township | 2,025 | 25.5% | 6.0% |
| Springdale Township (Lincoln County) | 1,791 | 20.4% | 15.0% |
| Worthing | 1,036 | 36.6% | 6.7% |
| Dayton Township (Lincoln County) | 1,006 | 69.7% | 2.8% |
| Perry Township (Lincoln County) | 677 | 42.6% | 0.0% |
| Canton Township | 514 | 75.2% | 0.0% |
| La Valley Township | 498 | 19.7% | 5.2% |
| Grant Township (Lincoln County) | 490 | 63.2% | 8.3% |
| Pleasant Township (Lincoln County) | 428 | 88.1% | 20.0% |
| Highland Township (Lincoln County) | 389 | 44.2% | 35.5% |
| Hudson | 382 | 71.3% | 18.5% |
Counties in South Dakota with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Lincoln County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day County | 6 | 17.4 | −0.3 |
| Clark County | 3 | 18.6 | +0.9 |
| Kingsbury County | 5 | 18.8 | +1.0 |
| Charles Mix County | 7 | 19.1 | +1.3 |
| Dewey County | 3 | 15.5 | −2.2 |
| Codington County | 21 | 15.5 | −2.2 |
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 Lincoln County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Lincoln County?
The Census Bureau counts 51 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Lincoln County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by South Dakota, and a city or county in Lincoln 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 — Lincoln County, South Dakota
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