Handymen and maintenance workers in Fairfax County, Virginia
Fairfax County, Virginia has 630 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 3,166 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 14.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 10.2 across Virginia.
Fairfax County ranks 21 of 109 counties in Virginia for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $68,420 per employee a year.
Across Virginia, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $49,070 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 630
- Their employees
- 3,166
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 14.6
Handymen and maintenance workers in Fairfax County: businesses and jobs
| Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 630 | 3,771 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 3,166 | 14,749 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $216,619,000 | $819,260,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 14.6 | 10.2 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Fairfax County
| Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 31.4% (±0.5 points) | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 1.1% (±0.1 points) | 7.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 14.7% (±0.3 points) | 8.9% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 430,047 (±184) | 3,684,756 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 31.4% (±0.5 points) in Fairfax County, lower than across Virginia (32.7%).
Homes built before 1940: 1.1% (±0.1 points) in Fairfax County, lower than across Virginia (7.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 14.7% (±0.3 points) in Fairfax County, higher than across Virginia (8.9%).
Places in Fairfax County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centreville | 71,706 | 11.1% | 26.8% |
| Reston | 64,414 | 41.3% | 39.4% |
| McLean | 49,627 | 56.0% | 13.9% |
| Burke | 44,029 | 57.1% | 10.5% |
| Annandale | 41,705 | 80.1% | 34.6% |
| Oakton | 36,528 | 43.3% | 33.4% |
| Fair Oaks | 35,545 | 4.5% | 55.3% |
| West Falls Church | 31,279 | 69.9% | 32.9% |
| Springfield | 31,154 | 55.1% | 34.0% |
| Tysons | 28,936 | 25.5% | 65.7% |
| Herndon | 24,672 | 42.9% | 37.9% |
| Bailey's Crossroads | 24,271 | 58.7% | 52.0% |
| Chantilly | 24,036 | 17.8% | 18.9% |
| McNair | 22,655 | 3.5% | 74.6% |
| West Springfield | 22,532 | 66.3% | 15.1% |
Counties in Virginia with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Fairfax County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince William County | 238 | 14.7 | +0.1 |
| Fluvanna County | 17 | 14.8 | +0.1 |
| Warren County | 24 | 14.1 | −0.6 |
| Virginia Beach city | 267 | 14.0 | −0.7 |
| Spotsylvania County | 77 | 13.9 | −0.8 |
| Rockingham County | 50 | 13.7 | −1.0 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Virginia
- License Finder: handymen and maintenance workers in Virginia (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
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 Fairfax County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Fairfax County?
The Census Bureau counts 630 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Fairfax County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Fairfax County?
Pay is published by state: across Virginia, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $49,070 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Fairfax County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Virginia, and a city or county in Fairfax 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 Virginia (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 — Fairfax County, Virginia
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