The BLS presents a positive picture for aspiring handymen and handywomen (classed as General Maintenance and Repair Workers in their database). As of 2020, there were over 1.4 million handyman jobs in the United States. This number is projected to grow by 8% by 2030, translating to 117,000 new positions. States with the highest employment rates for handymen are California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois.