Handymen and maintenance workers in Rutland County, Vermont
Rutland County, Vermont has 38 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 82 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 11.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 15.4 across Vermont.
Rutland County ranks 13 of 14 counties in Vermont for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $44,976 per employee a year.
Across Vermont, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $53,290 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 38
- Their employees
- 82
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 11.2
Handymen and maintenance workers in Rutland County: businesses and jobs
| Rutland County | Vermont | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 38 | 522 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 82 | 1,589 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $3,688,000 | $90,566,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 11.2 | 15.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Rutland County
| Rutland County | Vermont | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 24.9% (±1.9 points) | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 31.2% (±1.8 points) | 24.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.5% (±0.5 points) | 4.6% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 33,991 (±74) | 339,042 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 31.2% (±1.8 points) in Rutland County, higher than across Vermont (24.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.5% (±0.5 points) in Rutland County, lower than across Vermont (4.6%).
Places in Rutland County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland (Rutland County, city) | 15,712 | 84.3% | 45.1% |
| Castleton | 4,453 | 62.6% | 21.0% |
| Brandon | 4,120 | 75.0% | 15.7% |
| Rutland (Rutland County, town) | 3,927 | 61.6% | 24.3% |
| Poultney (Rutland County, town) | 3,010 | 63.7% | 28.7% |
| Pittsford | 2,892 | 65.4% | 19.4% |
| Fair Haven | 2,724 | 79.0% | 19.4% |
| Fair Haven (community) | 2,537 | 78.4% | 15.8% |
| Clarendon | 2,460 | 58.7% | 15.7% |
| Wallingford | 2,286 | 63.7% | 17.5% |
| West Rutland | 2,240 | 74.4% | 18.4% |
| West Rutland (community) | 2,125 | 76.0% | 19.6% |
| Brandon (community) | 1,927 | 82.1% | 23.6% |
| Proctor | 1,794 | 92.7% | 13.3% |
| Proctor (community) | 1,586 | 93.5% | 13.7% |
Counties in Vermont with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Rutland County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans County | 19 | 11.3 | +0.2 |
| Essex County | 6 | 12.1 | +0.9 |
| Franklin County | 29 | 12.6 | +1.4 |
| Grand Isle County | 7 | 13.1 | +2.0 |
| Washington County | 42 | 13.5 | +2.4 |
| Caledonia County | 14 | 8.7 | −2.5 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Vermont
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 Rutland County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Rutland County?
The Census Bureau counts 38 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Rutland County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Rutland County?
Pay is published by state: across Vermont, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $53,290 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Rutland County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Vermont, and a city or county in Rutland 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 Vermont (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 — Rutland County, Vermont
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