Handymen and maintenance workers in Fayette County, Tennessee
Fayette County, Tennessee has 12 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 34 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.3 across Tennessee.
Fayette County ranks 19 of 65 counties in Tennessee for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $61,647 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
- 12
- Their employees
- 34
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.5
Handymen and maintenance workers in Fayette County: businesses and jobs
| Fayette County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 12 | 1,669 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 34 | 7,654 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $2,096,000 | $441,870,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.5 | 5.3 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Fayette County
| Fayette County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 18.6% (±2.1 points) | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 1.2% (±0.5 points) | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.4% (±0.2 points) | 6.0% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 18,494 (±58) | 3,143,670 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 18.6% (±2.1 points) in Fayette County, lower than across Tennessee (33.1%).
Homes built before 1940: 1.2% (±0.5 points) in Fayette County, lower than across Tennessee (5.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.4% (±0.2 points) in Fayette County, lower than across Tennessee (6.0%).
Places in Fayette County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 9,979 | 2.7% | 13.0% |
| Somerville | 3,466 | 46.0% | 44.5% |
| Piperton | 2,569 | 21.6% | 8.2% |
| Rossville | 1,142 | 10.5% | 9.0% |
| Moscow | 768 | 50.6% | 61.4% |
| Gallaway | 609 | 54.0% | 60.6% |
| Williston | 480 | 75.3% | 12.5% |
| Braden | 308 | 54.2% | 16.4% |
| La Grange | 62 | 58.4% | 23.1% |
Counties in Tennessee with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Fayette County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner County | 55 | 6.6 | +0.1 |
| Gibson County | 15 | 6.6 | +0.1 |
| Weakley County | 10 | 6.6 | +0.2 |
| Hamilton County | 106 | 6.3 | −0.2 |
| Sevier County | 35 | 5.9 | −0.6 |
| Washington County | 44 | 7.1 | +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 Fayette County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Fayette County?
The Census Bureau counts 12 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Fayette County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Fayette 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 Fayette County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Tennessee, and a city or county in Fayette 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 — Fayette County, Tennessee
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