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Job outlook for handymen in the United States
Handyman job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected handyman job growth rate is 5% from 2018-2028.
About 76,300 new jobs for handymen are projected over the next decade.
Handyman salaries have increased 11% for handymen in the last 5 years.
There are over 90,976 handymen currently employed in the United States.
There are 3,371 active handyman job openings in the US.
The average handyman salary is $44,648.
Are handyman jobs in demand?
Yes, handyman jobs are in demand. Handyman demand is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.
Handyman job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of handyman jobs and the average handyman salary over time.
Handyman jobs over time
Handyman job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90,976 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 87,180 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 91,120 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 88,889 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 86,768 | 0.03% |
Average handyman salary over time
Handyman salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $44,648 | $21.47 | +4.5% |
| 2025 | $42,713 | $20.54 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $41,861 | $20.13 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $41,172 | $19.79 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $40,374 | $19.41 | +0.8% |
Handyman jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of handyman job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where handymen earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for handymen
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 9 | 2% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 9 | 1% |
| 3 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 9 | 1% |
| 4 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 9 | 1% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 8 | 1% |
| 6 | Vermont | 623,657 | 6 | 1% |
| 7 | New York | 19,849,399 | 37 | 0% |
| 8 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 33 | 0% |
| 9 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 28 | 0% |
| 10 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 27 | 0% |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 22 | 0% |
| 12 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 15 | 0% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 13 | 0% |
| 14 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 12 | 0% |
| 15 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 12 | 0% |
| 16 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 12 | 0% |
| 17 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 8 | 0% |
| 18 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 7 | 0% |
| 19 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 3 | 0% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 1 | 0% |
Most common cities for handymen
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milpitas | 5 | 6% | $43,115 |
| 2 | Burlington | 2 | 4% | $40,042 |
| 3 | Broomfield | 2 | 3% | $36,671 |
| 4 | Salt Lake City | 3 | 2% | $39,933 |
| 5 | Oklahoma City | 4 | 1% | $34,582 |
| 6 | Garland | 3 | 1% | $41,688 |
| 7 | Aurora | 2 | 1% | $36,682 |
| 8 | Indianapolis | 4 | 0% | $41,621 |
| 9 | Phoenix | 4 | 0% | $45,671 |
| 10 | San Diego | 4 | 0% | $42,015 |
| 11 | Boston | 3 | 0% | $58,606 |
| 12 | Dallas | 3 | 0% | $41,756 |
| 13 | Denver | 3 | 0% | $36,680 |
| 14 | Fort Worth | 3 | 0% | $41,801 |
| 15 | Philadelphia | 3 | 0% | $46,355 |
| 16 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $39,939 |
| 17 | Charlotte | 2 | 0% | $38,995 |