Handymen and maintenance workers in Walla Walla County, Washington
Walla Walla County, Washington has 28 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 86 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 11.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 15.7 across Washington.
Walla Walla County ranks 28 of 36 counties in Washington for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $37,047 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
- 28
- Their employees
- 86
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 11.0
Handymen and maintenance workers in Walla Walla County: businesses and jobs
| Walla Walla County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 28 | 5,175 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 86 | 18,037 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $3,186,000 | $1,068,721,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 11.0 | 15.7 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Walla Walla County
| Walla Walla County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 35.0% (±2.4 points) | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 20.6% (±2.2 points) | 9.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 7.1% (±1.3 points) | 13.0% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 25,422 (±48) | 3,306,620 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 20.6% (±2.2 points) in Walla Walla County, higher than across Washington (9.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 7.1% (±1.3 points) in Walla Walla County, lower than across Washington (13.0%).
Places in Walla Walla County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla | 33,925 | 68.6% | 42.9% |
| College Place | 9,854 | 46.8% | 36.3% |
| Burbank | 3,589 | 44.7% | 13.3% |
| Walla Walla East | 2,099 | 59.0% | 5.2% |
| Garrett | 1,697 | 55.8% | 14.7% |
| Waitsburg | 1,083 | 72.8% | 26.8% |
| Prescott | 389 | 64.5% | 22.6% |
Counties in Washington with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Walla Walla County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima County | 102 | 11.0 | +0.0 |
| Whitman County | 25 | 11.3 | +0.3 |
| Grant County | 46 | 11.4 | +0.4 |
| Benton County | 87 | 10.5 | −0.5 |
| Skamania County | 7 | 11.7 | +0.7 |
| Okanogan County | 26 | 11.7 | +0.7 |
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 Walla Walla County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Walla Walla County?
The Census Bureau counts 28 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Walla Walla County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Washington, and a city or county in Walla Walla 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 — Walla Walla County, Washington
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