Handymen and maintenance workers in Whitman County, Washington
Whitman County, Washington has 25 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 58 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 11.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 15.7 across Washington.
Whitman County ranks 26 of 36 counties in Washington for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $50,897 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
- 25
- Their employees
- 58
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 11.3
Handymen and maintenance workers in Whitman County: businesses and jobs
| Whitman County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 25 | 5,175 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 58 | 18,037 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $2,952,000 | $1,068,721,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 11.3 | 15.7 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Whitman County
| Whitman County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 53.2% (±2.1 points) | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 15.8% (±1.1 points) | 9.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 10.2% (±1.6 points) | 13.0% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 22,091 (±55) | 3,306,620 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 53.2% (±2.1 points) in Whitman County, higher than across Washington (36.2%).
Homes built before 1940: 15.8% (±1.1 points) in Whitman County, higher than across Washington (9.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 10.2% (±1.6 points) in Whitman County, lower than across Washington (13.0%).
Places in Whitman County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pullman | 32,229 | 44.2% | 68.0% |
| Colfax | 2,708 | 80.8% | 35.0% |
| Palouse | 1,147 | 71.3% | 14.6% |
| Tekoa | 690 | 78.2% | 38.0% |
| St. John | 607 | 75.4% | 22.5% |
| Rosalia | 513 | 79.2% | 13.3% |
| Albion | 495 | 67.2% | 52.8% |
| Garfield | 475 | 83.6% | 20.0% |
| Endicott | 425 | 90.1% | 29.5% |
| Uniontown | 400 | 65.5% | 31.0% |
| Oakesdale | 396 | 72.3% | 4.2% |
| LaCrosse | 357 | 86.5% | 15.2% |
| Colton | 323 | 68.3% | 2.3% |
| Lamont | 170 | 90.7% | 4.6% |
| Farmington | 140 | 67.0% | 17.9% |
Counties in Washington with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Whitman County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant County | 46 | 11.4 | +0.1 |
| Yakima County | 102 | 11.0 | −0.3 |
| Walla Walla County | 28 | 11.0 | −0.3 |
| Skamania County | 7 | 11.7 | +0.4 |
| Okanogan County | 26 | 11.7 | +0.4 |
| Thurston County | 152 | 12.1 | +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 Whitman County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Whitman County?
The Census Bureau counts 25 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Whitman County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Whitman 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 Whitman County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Washington, and a city or county in Whitman 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 — Whitman County, Washington
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