Handymen and maintenance workers in Brooke County, West Virginia
Brooke County, West Virginia has 11 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 29 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 10.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.3 across West Virginia.
Brooke County ranks 6 of 44 counties in West Virginia for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $42,655 per employee a year.
Across West Virginia, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $39,900 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 11
- Their employees
- 29
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 10.3
Handymen and maintenance workers in Brooke County: businesses and jobs
| Brooke County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 11 | 541 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 29 | 1,952 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $1,237,000 | $78,734,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 10.3 | 6.3 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Brooke County
| Brooke County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 25.4% (±3.8 points) | 25.1% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 21.0% (±2.7 points) | 14.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.7% (±0.9 points) | 3.1% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 10,691 (±39) | 861,325 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 21.0% (±2.7 points) in Brooke County, higher than across West Virginia (14.9%).
Places in Brooke County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Follansbee | 2,757 | 67.8% | 36.7% |
| Wellsburg | 2,203 | 94.6% | 20.0% |
| Hooverson Heights | 2,090 | 69.1% | 28.0% |
| Bethany | 1,039 | 86.0% | 28.6% |
| Windsor Heights | 491 | 86.0% | 8.4% |
| Beech Bottom | 443 | 93.0% | 25.4% |
Counties in West Virginia with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Brooke County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton County | 4 | 10.8 | +0.5 |
| Putnam County | 24 | 9.6 | −0.7 |
| Ritchie County | 4 | 9.6 | −0.7 |
| Preston County | 14 | 9.2 | −1.1 |
| Harrison County | 28 | 9.2 | −1.1 |
| Monongalia County | 43 | 8.6 | −1.7 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in West Virginia
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 Brooke County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Brooke County?
The Census Bureau counts 11 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Brooke County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Brooke County?
Pay is published by state: across West Virginia, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $39,900 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Brooke County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by West Virginia, and a city or county in Brooke 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 West 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 — Brooke County, West Virginia
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