Handymen and maintenance workers in Mineral County, West Virginia
Mineral County, West Virginia has 9 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 19 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.3 across West Virginia.
Mineral County ranks 16 of 44 counties in West Virginia for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $30,263 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
- 9
- Their employees
- 19
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.2
Handymen and maintenance workers in Mineral County: businesses and jobs
| Mineral County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 9 | 541 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 19 | 1,952 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $575,000 | $78,734,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.2 | 6.3 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Mineral County
| Mineral County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 19.0% (±2.8 points) | 25.1% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 13.3% (±2.4 points) | 14.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.0% (±0.5 points) | 3.1% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 12,509 (±34) | 861,325 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 19.0% (±2.8 points) in Mineral County, lower than across West Virginia (25.1%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.0% (±0.5 points) in Mineral County, lower than across West Virginia (3.1%).
Places in Mineral County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keyser | 4,857 | 82.5% | 48.6% |
| Fort Ashby | 1,283 | 62.8% | 16.5% |
| Carpendale | 1,035 | 73.9% | 14.5% |
| Piedmont | 735 | 85.8% | 40.9% |
| Ridgeley | 239 | 85.8% | 30.1% |
| Elk Garden | 212 | 54.4% | 15.5% |
Counties in West Virginia with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Mineral County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbrier County | 13 | 7.3 | +0.1 |
| Jefferson County | 18 | 7.3 | +0.1 |
| Upshur County | 8 | 7.1 | −0.1 |
| Grant County | 4 | 7.1 | −0.1 |
| Roane County | 5 | 7.0 | −0.2 |
| Randolph County | 9 | 6.9 | −0.3 |
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 Mineral County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Mineral County?
The Census Bureau counts 9 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Mineral County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Mineral 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 Mineral County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by West Virginia, and a city or county in Mineral 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 — Mineral County, West Virginia
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