Handymen and maintenance workers in Bastrop County, Texas
Bastrop County, Texas has 44 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 87 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 11.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.1 across Texas.
Bastrop County ranks 9 of 137 counties in Texas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $50,333 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
- 44
- Their employees
- 87
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 11.1
Handymen and maintenance workers in Bastrop County: businesses and jobs
| Bastrop County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 44 | 6,224 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 87 | 23,064 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $4,379,000 | $1,361,958,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 11.1 | 5.1 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Bastrop County
| Bastrop County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 23.5% (±2.3 points) | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 5.6% (±1.2 points) | 3.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.6% (±0.7 points) | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 39,706 (±93) | 12,128,515 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 23.5% (±2.3 points) in Bastrop County, lower than across Texas (37.4%).
Homes built before 1940: 5.6% (±1.2 points) in Bastrop County, higher than across Texas (3.1%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.6% (±0.7 points) in Bastrop County, lower than across Texas (10.9%).
Places in Bastrop County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin | 11,563 | 40.0% | 28.6% |
| Bastrop | 11,156 | 33.5% | 43.9% |
| Camp Swift | 8,239 | 22.7% | 28.4% |
| Wyldwood | 4,934 | 13.0% | 25.3% |
| Cedar Creek | 4,440 | 2.9% | 8.5% |
| Smithville | 4,216 | 66.0% | 42.9% |
| Circle D-KC Estates | 3,135 | 3.1% | 13.7% |
| Rosanky | 1,695 | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| McDade | 1,070 | 51.4% | 7.4% |
Counties in Texas with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Bastrop County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall County | 21 | 10.9 | −0.2 |
| Gillespie County | 15 | 10.4 | −0.6 |
| Parker County | 61 | 10.2 | −0.9 |
| Archer County | 4 | 10.1 | −1.0 |
| Somervell County | 4 | 10.0 | −1.1 |
| Burnet County | 32 | 12.5 | +1.4 |
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 Bastrop County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Bastrop County?
The Census Bureau counts 44 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Bastrop County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Bastrop 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 Bastrop County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Texas, and a city or county in Bastrop 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 — Bastrop County, Texas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
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