Handymen and maintenance workers in Door County, Wisconsin
Door County, Wisconsin has 16 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 103 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.7 across Wisconsin.
Door County ranks 42 of 65 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $68,476 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
- 16
- Their employees
- 103
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.5
Handymen and maintenance workers in Door County: businesses and jobs
| Door County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 16 | 2,142 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 103 | 8,173 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $7,053,000 | $459,138,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.5 | 7.7 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Door County
| Door County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 21.8% (±2.2 points) | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 14.5% (±1.5 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.9% (±0.9 points) | 8.4% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 24,436 (±62) | 2,778,572 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 21.8% (±2.2 points) in Door County, lower than across Wisconsin (32.2%).
Homes built before 1940: 14.5% (±1.5 points) in Door County, lower than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.9% (±0.9 points) in Door County, lower than across Wisconsin (8.4%).
Places in Door County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgeon Bay | 9,806 | 52.2% | 39.6% |
| Town of Sevastopol | 2,836 | 35.1% | 5.1% |
| Town of Liberty Grove | 2,195 | 51.9% | 10.1% |
| Town of Nasewaupee | 1,676 | 52.7% | 11.9% |
| Town of Egg Harbor | 1,548 | 23.5% | 8.1% |
| Town of Baileys Harbor | 1,409 | 36.7% | 22.0% |
| Town of Gardner | 1,318 | 51.2% | 5.3% |
| Town of Brussels | 1,112 | 60.2% | 14.7% |
| Town of Union (Door County) | 1,054 | 57.5% | 11.4% |
| Sister Bay | 1,044 | 25.1% | 49.7% |
| Town of Gibraltar | 1,008 | 22.9% | 9.5% |
| Town of Jacksonport | 979 | 55.7% | 4.9% |
| Town of Forestville | 974 | 53.0% | 8.1% |
| Town of Sturgeon Bay | 949 | 55.3% | 11.1% |
| Town of Washington (Door County) | 803 | 55.7% | 11.1% |
Counties in Wisconsin with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Door County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock County | 47 | 6.6 | +0.1 |
| Calumet County | 15 | 6.7 | +0.1 |
| Racine County | 55 | 6.4 | −0.1 |
| Chippewa County | 18 | 6.1 | −0.4 |
| Sauk County | 22 | 7.0 | +0.4 |
| Dodge County | 27 | 7.0 | +0.5 |
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 Door County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Door County?
The Census Bureau counts 16 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Door County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Door 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 Door County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Door 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 — Door County, Wisconsin
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