Handymen and maintenance workers in Gillespie County, Texas
Gillespie County, Texas has 15 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 44 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 10.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.1 across Texas.
Gillespie County ranks 11 of 137 counties in Texas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $55,659 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
- 15
- Their employees
- 44
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 10.4
Handymen and maintenance workers in Gillespie County: businesses and jobs
| Gillespie County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 15 | 6,224 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 44 | 23,064 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $2,449,000 | $1,361,958,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 10.4 | 5.1 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Gillespie County
| Gillespie County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 25.1% (±3.3 points) | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 8.9% (±2.2 points) | 3.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.5% (±0.9 points) | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 14,373 (±40) | 12,128,515 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 25.1% (±3.3 points) in Gillespie County, lower than across Texas (37.4%).
Homes built before 1940: 8.9% (±2.2 points) in Gillespie County, higher than across Texas (3.1%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.5% (±0.9 points) in Gillespie County, lower than across Texas (10.9%).
Places in Gillespie County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredericksburg | 11,419 | 41.0% | 36.9% |
| Harper | 1,214 | 32.1% | 26.3% |
Counties in Texas with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Gillespie County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker County | 61 | 10.2 | −0.2 |
| Archer County | 4 | 10.1 | −0.4 |
| Somervell County | 4 | 10.0 | −0.5 |
| Kendall County | 21 | 10.9 | +0.5 |
| Bastrop County | 44 | 11.1 | +0.6 |
| Waller County | 19 | 9.3 | −1.1 |
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 Gillespie County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Gillespie County?
The Census Bureau counts 15 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Gillespie County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Gillespie 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 Gillespie County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Texas, and a city or county in Gillespie 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 — Gillespie County, Texas
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