Handymen and maintenance workers in Meade County, South Dakota
Meade County, South Dakota has 19 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 43 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 14.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 12.1 across South Dakota.
Meade County ranks 17 of 37 counties in South Dakota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $42,419 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
- 19
- Their employees
- 43
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 14.8
Handymen and maintenance workers in Meade County: businesses and jobs
| Meade County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 19 | 495 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 43 | 1,275 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $1,824,000 | $60,251,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 14.8 | 12.1 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Meade County
| Meade County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 27.1% (±3.7 points) | 31.4% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 7.8% (±1.9 points) | 15.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.8% (±1.1 points) | 7.8% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 12,871 (±292) | 408,584 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 27.1% (±3.7 points) in Meade County, lower than across South Dakota (31.4%).
Homes built before 1940: 7.8% (±1.9 points) in Meade County, lower than across South Dakota (15.8%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.8% (±1.1 points) in Meade County, lower than across South Dakota (7.8%).
Places in Meade County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgis | 7,086 | 59.6% | 33.1% |
| Summerset | 3,022 | 12.3% | 21.3% |
| Blackhawk | 2,934 | 31.5% | 4.5% |
| Piedmont | 981 | 38.7% | 13.1% |
| Faith | 297 | 69.2% | 18.8% |
| Lakeside Township | 163 | 98.9% | 32.2% |
| Viewfield Township | 116 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Howard Township (Meade County) | 95 | 26.1% | 0.0% |
| Dakota Township | 51 | 23.6% | 0.0% |
| Eagle Township (Meade County) | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Elm Springs Township | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Smithville Township | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Union Township (Meade County) | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Upper Red Owl Township | 0 | 0.0% | — |
Counties in South Dakota with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Meade County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butte County | 7 | 14.6 | −0.1 |
| Moody County | 4 | 14.5 | −0.3 |
| Codington County | 21 | 15.5 | +0.8 |
| Dewey County | 3 | 15.5 | +0.8 |
| Hamlin County | 4 | 14.0 | −0.8 |
| Brown County | 25 | 13.8 | −0.9 |
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 Meade County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Meade County?
The Census Bureau counts 19 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Meade County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Meade 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 Meade County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by South Dakota, and a city or county in Meade 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 — Meade County, South Dakota
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