Handymen and maintenance workers in Comal County, Texas
Comal County, Texas has 65 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 247 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 8.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.1 across Texas.
Comal County ranks 19 of 137 counties in Texas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $52,563 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
- 65
- Their employees
- 247
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 8.3
Handymen and maintenance workers in Comal County: businesses and jobs
| Comal County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 65 | 6,224 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 247 | 23,064 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $12,983,000 | $1,361,958,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 8.3 | 5.1 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Comal County
| Comal County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 23.4% (±1.5 points) | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.5% (±0.6 points) | 3.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 7.1% (±0.9 points) | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 77,961 (±89) | 12,128,515 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 23.4% (±1.5 points) in Comal County, lower than across Texas (37.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 7.1% (±0.9 points) in Comal County, lower than across Texas (10.9%).
Places in Comal County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Braunfels | 104,643 | 19.9% | 34.7% |
| Canyon Lake | 33,883 | 19.8% | 12.9% |
| Bulverde | 6,486 | 13.2% | 8.3% |
| Garden Ridge | 4,332 | 16.0% | 4.4% |
| Spring Branch | 243 | 68.0% | 58.2% |
Counties in Texas with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Comal County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hays County | 87 | 8.3 | −0.0 |
| Falls County | 6 | 8.1 | −0.3 |
| Williamson County | 232 | 8.8 | +0.5 |
| Madison County | 4 | 7.8 | −0.5 |
| Bandera County | 9 | 7.8 | −0.6 |
| Rockwall County | 39 | 8.9 | +0.6 |
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 Comal County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Comal County?
The Census Bureau counts 65 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Comal County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Comal 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 Comal County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Texas, and a city or county in Comal 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 — Comal 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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