Handymen and maintenance workers in Davidson County, Tennessee
Davidson County, Tennessee has 204 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 1,335 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.3 across Tennessee.
Davidson County ranks 23 of 65 counties in Tennessee for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $67,129 per employee a year.
Across Tennessee, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $46,880 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 204
- Their employees
- 1,335
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.7
Handymen and maintenance workers in Davidson County: businesses and jobs
| Davidson County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 204 | 1,669 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 1,335 | 7,654 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $89,617,000 | $441,870,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.7 | 5.3 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Davidson County
| Davidson County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 47.2% (±0.8 points) | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 6.1% (±0.4 points) | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 19.2% (±0.7 points) | 6.0% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 357,113 (±178) | 3,143,670 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 47.2% (±0.8 points) in Davidson County, higher than across Tennessee (33.1%).
Homes built before 1940: 6.1% (±0.4 points) in Davidson County, higher than across Tennessee (5.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 19.2% (±0.7 points) in Davidson County, higher than across Tennessee (6.0%).
Places in Davidson County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 690,130 | 40.7% | 47.6% |
| Goodlettsville | 17,597 | 35.1% | 39.5% |
| Forest Hills | 4,683 | 73.6% | 3.1% |
| Oak Hill | 4,617 | 75.4% | 5.0% |
| Belle Meade | 2,708 | 65.0% | 3.3% |
| Berry Hill | 1,980 | 17.7% | 83.1% |
Counties in Tennessee with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Davidson County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford County | 12 | 5.9 | +0.1 |
| Sevier County | 35 | 5.9 | +0.2 |
| Madison County | 24 | 5.4 | −0.3 |
| Rhea County | 8 | 5.2 | −0.5 |
| Lewis County | 3 | 5.2 | −0.5 |
| Jackson County | 3 | 5.1 | −0.6 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Tennessee
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 Davidson County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Davidson County?
The Census Bureau counts 204 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Davidson County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Davidson County?
Pay is published by state: across Tennessee, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $46,880 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Davidson County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Tennessee, and a city or county in Davidson 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 Tennessee (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 — Davidson County, Tennessee
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