Carpenters in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Waukesha County, Wisconsin has 94 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 781 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.4 across Wisconsin.
Waukesha County ranks 11 of 50 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $69,141 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
- 94
- Their employees
- 781
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.4
Carpenters in Waukesha County: businesses and jobs
| Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 94 | 944 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 781 | 6,018 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $53,999,000 | $387,151,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.4 | 3.4 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Waukesha County
| Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 8.1% (±0.5 points) | 7.1% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 1.7% (±0.2 points) | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 69.0% (±0.7 points) | 66.2% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 7.1% (±0.4 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 8.1% (±0.5 points) in Waukesha County, higher than across Wisconsin (7.1%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 1.7% (±0.2 points) in Waukesha County, higher than across Wisconsin (1.4%).
Detached houses: 69.0% (±0.7 points) in Waukesha County, higher than across Wisconsin (66.2%).
Homes built before 1940: 7.1% (±0.4 points) in Waukesha County, lower than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Places in Waukesha County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha (Waukesha County, city) | 71,233 | 51.2% | 41.2% |
| Brookfield | 41,273 | 58.3% | 17.2% |
| New Berlin | 40,270 | 52.6% | 23.5% |
| Menomonee Falls | 39,539 | 49.9% | 26.0% |
| Muskego | 25,406 | 42.2% | 15.2% |
| Oconomowoc | 19,080 | 48.5% | 30.9% |
| Pewaukee (Waukesha County, city) | 16,211 | 28.5% | 16.8% |
| Sussex | 12,066 | 25.5% | 29.7% |
| Lisbon | 10,736 | 47.6% | 5.8% |
| Hartland | 9,972 | 45.4% | 37.5% |
| Town of Oconomowoc | 8,832 | 52.1% | 14.5% |
| Waukesha (Waukesha County, village) | 8,514 | 55.3% | 7.4% |
| Mukwonago | 8,415 | 36.2% | 27.0% |
| Town of Merton | 8,278 | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Pewaukee (Waukesha County, village) | 8,196 | 40.1% | 38.6% |
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 Waukesha County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn County | 7 | 5.4 | +0.1 |
| Chippewa County | 16 | 5.4 | +0.1 |
| Ozaukee County | 22 | 5.5 | +0.2 |
| Walworth County | 27 | 5.0 | −0.4 |
| Oconto County | 14 | 5.8 | +0.5 |
| Vilas County | 12 | 4.8 | −0.5 |
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 Waukesha County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Waukesha County?
The Census Bureau counts 94 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Waukesha County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Waukesha 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 Waukesha County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Waukesha 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 — Waukesha County, Wisconsin
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
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