Handymen and maintenance workers in Barron County, Wisconsin
Barron County, Wisconsin has 19 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 49 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.7 across Wisconsin.
Barron County ranks 27 of 65 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $39,878 per employee a year.
Across Wisconsin, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $51,470 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 19
- Their employees
- 49
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.9
Handymen and maintenance workers in Barron County: businesses and jobs
| Barron County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 19 | 2,142 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 49 | 8,173 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $1,954,000 | $459,138,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.9 | 7.7 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Barron County
| Barron County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 22.6% (±1.8 points) | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 17.5% (±1.2 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.4% (±0.6 points) | 8.4% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 24,067 (±59) | 2,778,572 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 22.6% (±1.8 points) in Barron County, lower than across Wisconsin (32.2%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.4% (±0.6 points) in Barron County, lower than across Wisconsin (8.4%).
Places in Barron County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Lake | 9,030 | 61.0% | 44.8% |
| Barron | 3,681 | 70.5% | 23.5% |
| Town of Rice Lake | 2,823 | 49.4% | 10.4% |
| Town of Stanley | 2,549 | 47.6% | 5.8% |
| Cumberland | 2,282 | 55.9% | 37.8% |
| Chetek | 2,177 | 59.7% | 27.0% |
| Cameron | 1,686 | 55.1% | 39.7% |
| Town of Chetek | 1,670 | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Town of Prairie Lake | 1,520 | 51.8% | 11.1% |
| Town of Clinton (Barron County) | 1,009 | 49.6% | 10.2% |
| Town of Maple Grove (Barron County) | 1,000 | 67.2% | 21.1% |
| Town of Stanfold | 979 | 54.8% | 11.6% |
| Town of Oak Grove (Barron County) | 964 | 59.3% | 14.0% |
| Turtle Lake | 960 | 55.2% | 40.9% |
| Town of Cedar Lake | 904 | 37.5% | 6.2% |
Counties in Wisconsin with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Barron County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon County | 48 | 7.9 | −0.0 |
| Columbia County | 21 | 7.8 | −0.1 |
| Langlade County | 10 | 8.2 | +0.3 |
| Fond du Lac County | 35 | 7.6 | −0.3 |
| Pierce County | 13 | 7.6 | −0.3 |
| Kenosha County | 61 | 8.3 | +0.4 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Wisconsin
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 Barron County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Barron County?
The Census Bureau counts 19 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Barron County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Barron County?
Pay is published by state: across Wisconsin, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $51,470 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Barron County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Barron 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 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)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barron County, Wisconsin
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