Handymen and maintenance workers in Austin County, Texas
Austin County, Texas has 8 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 15 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.1 across Texas.
Austin County ranks 56 of 137 counties in Texas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $50,933 per employee a year.
Across Texas, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $44,940 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 8
- Their employees
- 15
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.6
Handymen and maintenance workers in Austin County: businesses and jobs
| Austin County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 8 | 6,224 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 15 | 23,064 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $764,000 | $1,361,958,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.6 | 5.1 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Austin County
| Austin County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 23.5% (±2.8 points) | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 7.5% (±1.9 points) | 3.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.8% (±0.7 points) | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 14,319 (±53) | 12,128,515 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 23.5% (±2.8 points) in Austin County, lower than across Texas (37.4%).
Homes built before 1940: 7.5% (±1.9 points) in Austin County, higher than across Texas (3.1%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.8% (±0.7 points) in Austin County, lower than across Texas (10.9%).
Places in Austin County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sealy | 7,053 | 38.0% | 34.6% |
| Bellville | 4,221 | 56.5% | 38.6% |
| Wallis | 1,701 | 47.9% | 30.3% |
| San Felipe | 1,334 | 35.3% | 8.8% |
| Brazos Country | 619 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Industry | 235 | 48.2% | 21.3% |
| South Frydek | 221 | 18.5% | 3.9% |
Counties in Texas with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Austin County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Bend County | 171 | 5.6 | +0.0 |
| Hardin County | 14 | 5.6 | −0.0 |
| Dallas County | 588 | 5.5 | −0.1 |
| Tarrant County | 479 | 5.7 | +0.1 |
| Freestone County | 5 | 5.5 | −0.1 |
| Llano County | 9 | 5.7 | +0.1 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Texas
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 Austin County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Austin County?
The Census Bureau counts 8 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Austin County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Austin County?
Pay is published by state: across Texas, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $44,940 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Austin County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Texas, and a city or county in Austin 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 Texas (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 — Austin County, Texas
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