Handymen and maintenance workers in Wise County, Virginia
Wise County, Virginia has 6 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 9 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 10.2 across Virginia.
Wise County ranks 103 of 109 counties in Virginia for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $37,111 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
- 6
- Their employees
- 9
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.6
Handymen and maintenance workers in Wise County: businesses and jobs
| Wise County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 3,771 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 9 | 14,749 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $334,000 | $819,260,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.6 | 10.2 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Wise County
| Wise County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 25.8% (±2.8 points) | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.8% (±1.5 points) | 7.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.6% (±0.4 points) | 8.9% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 16,627 (±48) | 3,684,756 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 25.8% (±2.8 points) in Wise County, lower than across Virginia (32.7%).
Homes built before 1940: 10.8% (±1.5 points) in Wise County, higher than across Virginia (7.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.6% (±0.4 points) in Wise County, lower than across Virginia (8.9%).
Places in Wise County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Stone Gap | 5,162 | 64.6% | 36.7% |
| Wise | 2,916 | 45.8% | 28.7% |
| Coeburn | 1,639 | 64.8% | 30.2% |
| Appalachia | 1,391 | 74.0% | 29.2% |
| St. Paul | 963 | 75.7% | 32.9% |
| Pound | 913 | 65.5% | 24.2% |
Counties in Virginia with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Wise County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth city | 15 | 3.5 | −0.1 |
| Brunswick County | 3 | 3.8 | +0.2 |
| Waynesboro city | 4 | 3.8 | +0.2 |
| Grayson County | 3 | 3.3 | −0.3 |
| Caroline County | 5 | 3.9 | +0.3 |
| Smyth County | 6 | 4.0 | +0.4 |
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 Wise County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Wise County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Wise County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Wise 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 Wise County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Virginia, and a city or county in Wise 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 — Wise County, Virginia
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