Handymen and maintenance workers in Dallas County, Texas
Dallas County, Texas has 588 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 3,395 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.1 across Texas.
Dallas County ranks 58 of 137 counties in Texas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $66,181 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
- 588
- Their employees
- 3,395
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.5
Handymen and maintenance workers in Dallas County: businesses and jobs
| Dallas County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 588 | 6,224 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 3,395 | 23,064 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $224,686,000 | $1,361,958,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.5 | 5.1 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Dallas County
| Dallas County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 49.2% (±0.4 points) | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 3.4% (±0.1 points) | 3.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 21.4% (±0.3 points) | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 1,064,965 (±429) | 12,128,515 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 49.2% (±0.4 points) in Dallas County, higher than across Texas (37.4%).
Homes built before 1940: 3.4% (±0.1 points) in Dallas County, higher than across Texas (3.1%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 21.4% (±0.3 points) in Dallas County, higher than across Texas (10.9%).
Places in Dallas County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 1,307,930 | 48.0% | 57.6% |
| Irving | 256,492 | 35.8% | 61.9% |
| Garland | 246,844 | 54.9% | 38.4% |
| Grand Prairie | 201,883 | 30.9% | 41.3% |
| Mesquite | 149,299 | 40.6% | 37.2% |
| Richardson | 118,731 | 44.0% | 49.3% |
| Rowlett | 65,463 | 10.3% | 24.8% |
| DeSoto | 56,211 | 21.0% | 30.4% |
| Cedar Hill | 48,879 | 12.7% | 28.6% |
| Coppell | 42,154 | 6.7% | 31.2% |
| Lancaster | 40,820 | 31.0% | 31.9% |
| Duncanville | 39,683 | 58.1% | 34.0% |
| Farmers Branch | 36,645 | 38.7% | 57.6% |
| Sachse | 30,491 | 6.0% | 15.3% |
| Balch Springs | 27,255 | 36.9% | 35.3% |
Counties in Texas with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Dallas County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freestone County | 5 | 5.5 | −0.0 |
| Taylor County | 34 | 5.5 | −0.1 |
| Hardin County | 14 | 5.6 | +0.1 |
| Austin County | 8 | 5.6 | +0.1 |
| Fort Bend County | 171 | 5.6 | +0.1 |
| DeWitt County | 5 | 5.4 | −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 Dallas County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Dallas County?
The Census Bureau counts 588 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Dallas County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Dallas 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 Dallas County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Texas, and a city or county in Dallas 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 — Dallas County, Texas
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