Handymen and maintenance workers in Chelan County, Washington
Chelan County, Washington has 69 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 199 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 17.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 15.7 across Washington.
Chelan County ranks 7 of 36 counties in Washington for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $44,060 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
- 69
- Their employees
- 199
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 17.8
Handymen and maintenance workers in Chelan County: businesses and jobs
| Chelan County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 69 | 5,175 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 199 | 18,037 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $8,768,000 | $1,068,721,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 17.8 | 15.7 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Chelan County
| Chelan County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 35.4% (±2.4 points) | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 12.5% (±1.5 points) | 9.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 6.3% (±0.9 points) | 13.0% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 38,677 (±92) | 3,306,620 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 12.5% (±1.5 points) in Chelan County, higher than across Washington (9.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 6.3% (±0.9 points) in Chelan County, lower than across Washington (13.0%).
Places in Chelan County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee | 35,484 | 54.7% | 46.2% |
| Chelan | 4,350 | 44.1% | 43.6% |
| Sunnyslope | 3,706 | 35.2% | 16.2% |
| Cashmere | 3,304 | 66.7% | 36.2% |
| Leavenworth | 2,569 | 45.3% | 48.4% |
| Manson | 1,462 | 28.8% | 22.3% |
| Entiat | 1,284 | 43.2% | 19.8% |
| South Wenatchee | 1,226 | 65.6% | 38.8% |
Counties in Washington with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Chelan County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island County | 76 | 17.8 | −0.1 |
| Wahkiakum County | 4 | 17.8 | −0.1 |
| Kitsap County | 204 | 17.4 | −0.4 |
| Whatcom County | 193 | 18.6 | +0.8 |
| Jefferson County | 37 | 18.9 | +1.1 |
| Kittitas County | 41 | 16.6 | −1.2 |
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 Chelan County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Chelan County?
The Census Bureau counts 69 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Chelan County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Chelan 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 Chelan County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Washington, and a city or county in Chelan 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 — Chelan County, Washington
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