Handymen and maintenance workers in Bexar County, Texas
Bexar County, Texas has 346 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 1,310 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.1 across Texas.
Bexar County ranks 90 of 137 counties in Texas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $57,951 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
- 346
- Their employees
- 1,310
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.2
Handymen and maintenance workers in Bexar County: businesses and jobs
| Bexar County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 346 | 6,224 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 1,310 | 23,064 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $75,916,000 | $1,361,958,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.2 | 5.1 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Bexar County
| Bexar County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 41.2% (±0.5 points) | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.2% (±0.2 points) | 3.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 11.2% (±0.3 points) | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 820,780 (±317) | 12,128,515 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 41.2% (±0.5 points) in Bexar County, higher than across Texas (37.4%).
Homes built before 1940: 4.2% (±0.2 points) in Bexar County, higher than across Texas (3.1%).
Places in Bexar County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 1,479,835 | 42.5% | 47.8% |
| Timberwood Park | 35,413 | 2.0% | 14.1% |
| Converse | 29,607 | 13.8% | 25.8% |
| Universal City | 20,189 | 41.9% | 42.5% |
| Live Oak | 15,984 | 32.8% | 42.1% |
| Selma | 11,503 | 3.0% | 36.0% |
| Leon Valley | 11,446 | 56.1% | 45.6% |
| Fair Oaks Ranch | 10,728 | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| Scenic Oaks | 10,569 | 12.4% | 16.6% |
| Helotes | 9,630 | 5.4% | 3.0% |
| Kirby | 8,117 | 59.6% | 33.9% |
| Alamo Heights | 7,492 | 73.8% | 25.9% |
| Lackland AFB | 6,785 | 4.9% | 100.0% |
| Windcrest | 5,820 | 75.9% | 13.0% |
| Sandy Oaks | 5,396 | 5.9% | 4.1% |
Counties in Texas with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Bexar County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Patricio County | 13 | 4.3 | +0.1 |
| Nueces County | 66 | 4.3 | +0.1 |
| Cherokee County | 9 | 4.3 | +0.1 |
| Victoria County | 17 | 4.3 | +0.1 |
| Smith County | 43 | 4.3 | +0.1 |
| Titus County | 5 | 4.1 | −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 Bexar County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Bexar County?
The Census Bureau counts 346 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Bexar County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Bexar 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 Bexar County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Texas, and a city or county in Bexar 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 — Bexar County, Texas
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