Handymen and maintenance workers in Benton County, Washington
Benton County, Washington has 87 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 265 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 10.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 15.7 across Washington.
Benton County ranks 29 of 36 counties in Washington for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $45,242 per employee a year.
Across Washington, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $57,910 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 87
- Their employees
- 265
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 10.5
Handymen and maintenance workers in Benton County: businesses and jobs
| Benton County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 87 | 5,175 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 265 | 18,037 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $11,989,000 | $1,068,721,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 10.5 | 15.7 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Benton County
| Benton County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 32.4% (±1.2 points) | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.5% (±0.5 points) | 9.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 9.4% (±0.9 points) | 13.0% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 83,101 (±67) | 3,306,620 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 32.4% (±1.2 points) in Benton County, lower than across Washington (36.2%).
Homes built before 1940: 2.5% (±0.5 points) in Benton County, lower than across Washington (9.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 9.4% (±0.9 points) in Benton County, lower than across Washington (13.0%).
Places in Benton County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick | 85,295 | 51.1% | 38.7% |
| Richland | 62,753 | 47.1% | 35.6% |
| West Richland | 17,586 | 20.2% | 16.6% |
| Prosser | 6,305 | 54.5% | 45.6% |
| Finley | 5,634 | 41.1% | 17.0% |
| Benton City | 3,695 | 28.7% | 27.5% |
Counties in Washington with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Benton County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla County | 28 | 11.0 | +0.5 |
| Yakima County | 102 | 11.0 | +0.6 |
| Pend Oreille County | 8 | 9.9 | −0.6 |
| Pacific County | 16 | 9.8 | −0.7 |
| Cowlitz County | 45 | 9.7 | −0.8 |
| Whitman County | 25 | 11.3 | +0.8 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Washington
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 Benton County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Benton County?
The Census Bureau counts 87 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Benton County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Benton County?
Pay is published by state: across Washington, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $57,910 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Benton County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Washington, and a city or county in Benton 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 Washington (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 — Benton County, Washington
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