Carpenters in Vernon County, Wisconsin
Vernon County, Wisconsin has 10 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 52 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.4 across Wisconsin.
Vernon County ranks 4 of 50 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $47,827 per employee a year.
Across Wisconsin, carpenters earn a median of $60,390 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 10
- Their employees
- 52
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.1
Carpenters in Vernon County: businesses and jobs
| Vernon County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 10 | 944 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 52 | 6,018 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $2,487,000 | $387,151,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.1 | 3.4 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Vernon County
| Vernon County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 7.5% (±0.8 points) | 7.1% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 1.7% (±0.5 points) | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 80.7% (±1.9 points) | 66.2% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 24.0% (±1.9 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
Detached houses: 80.7% (±1.9 points) in Vernon County, higher than across Wisconsin (66.2%).
Homes built before 1940: 24.0% (±1.9 points) in Vernon County, higher than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Places in Vernon County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viroqua | 4,471 | 72.0% | 34.3% |
| Westby | 2,432 | 66.8% | 22.9% |
| Town of Viroqua | 1,698 | 52.3% | 3.7% |
| Hillsboro | 1,353 | 81.4% | 35.4% |
| Town of Jefferson (Vernon County) | 1,353 | 43.4% | 12.2% |
| Town of Bergen (Vernon County) | 1,348 | 60.3% | 17.6% |
| Town of Clinton (Vernon County) | 1,126 | 51.6% | 15.5% |
| Town of Hamburg (Vernon County) | 1,114 | 48.2% | 7.2% |
| Town of Christiana (Vernon County) | 1,022 | 48.5% | 6.2% |
| Town of Franklin (Vernon County) | 1,011 | 65.9% | 10.8% |
| Town of Greenwood (Vernon County) | 925 | 43.7% | 9.7% |
| Town of Union (Vernon County) | 922 | 65.0% | 7.9% |
| Town of Harmony (Vernon County) | 920 | 46.4% | 21.0% |
| Town of Webster | 893 | 45.5% | 16.3% |
| Coon Valley | 857 | 59.3% | 19.8% |
Counties in Wisconsin with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Vernon County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia County | 19 | 7.1 | −0.0 |
| Jefferson County | 25 | 6.8 | −0.3 |
| St. Croix County | 32 | 8.2 | +1.1 |
| Oconto County | 14 | 5.8 | −1.3 |
| Ozaukee County | 22 | 5.5 | −1.6 |
| Chippewa County | 16 | 5.4 | −1.7 |
Licenses for carpenters in Wisconsin
Federal rules and model codes for carpenters
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- OSHA scaffolds (29 CFR part 1926, subpart L)
- 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 Vernon County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Vernon County?
The Census Bureau counts 10 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Vernon County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Vernon County?
Pay is published by state: across Wisconsin, carpenters earn a median of $60,390 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Vernon County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Vernon 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: carpenters in Wisconsin (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)
- OSHA scaffolds (29 CFR part 1926, subpart L)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vernon County, Wisconsin
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