Handymen and maintenance workers in Columbia County, Wisconsin
Columbia County, Wisconsin has 21 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 44 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.7 across Wisconsin.
Columbia County ranks 29 of 65 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $52,159 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
- 21
- Their employees
- 44
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.8
Handymen and maintenance workers in Columbia County: businesses and jobs
| Columbia County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 21 | 2,142 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 44 | 8,173 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $2,295,000 | $459,138,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.8 | 7.7 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Columbia County
| Columbia County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 23.3% (±1.5 points) | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 21.7% (±1.4 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.2% (±0.7 points) | 8.4% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 26,880 (±99) | 2,778,572 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 23.3% (±1.5 points) in Columbia County, lower than across Wisconsin (32.2%).
Homes built before 1940: 21.7% (±1.4 points) in Columbia County, higher than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.2% (±0.7 points) in Columbia County, lower than across Wisconsin (8.4%).
Places in Columbia County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage | 10,236 | 64.9% | 41.4% |
| Columbus | 5,488 | 66.5% | 36.6% |
| Lake Wisconsin | 5,384 | 40.6% | 5.9% |
| Town of Lodi | 3,289 | 34.9% | 4.7% |
| Lodi | 3,204 | 43.6% | 24.5% |
| Town of Pacific | 2,781 | 32.7% | 10.7% |
| Poynette | 2,678 | 39.9% | 27.3% |
| Wisconsin Dells | 2,547 | 64.3% | 46.0% |
| Town of Dekorra | 2,467 | 62.4% | 7.1% |
| Town of West Point | 2,229 | 38.9% | 8.2% |
| Town of Wyocena | 2,101 | 40.5% | 7.1% |
| Fall River | 1,678 | 39.6% | 32.5% |
| Pardeeville | 1,672 | 62.5% | 34.7% |
| Town of Lewiston | 1,570 | 54.7% | 4.4% |
| Town of Caledonia (Columbia County) | 1,408 | 39.1% | 5.1% |
Counties in Wisconsin with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Columbia County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon County | 48 | 7.9 | +0.1 |
| Barron County | 19 | 7.9 | +0.1 |
| Fond du Lac County | 35 | 7.6 | −0.2 |
| Pierce County | 13 | 7.6 | −0.2 |
| Winnebago County | 58 | 7.5 | −0.3 |
| Langlade County | 10 | 8.2 | +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 Columbia County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Columbia County?
The Census Bureau counts 21 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Columbia County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Columbia 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 Columbia County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Columbia 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 — Columbia County, Wisconsin
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