Handymen and maintenance workers in Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Jefferson County, Wisconsin has 36 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 88 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 9.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.7 across Wisconsin.
Jefferson County ranks 14 of 65 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $40,852 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
- 36
- Their employees
- 88
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 9.8
Handymen and maintenance workers in Jefferson County: businesses and jobs
| Jefferson County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 36 | 2,142 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 88 | 8,173 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $3,595,000 | $459,138,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 9.8 | 7.7 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Jefferson County
| Jefferson County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 26.9% (±1.5 points) | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 24.3% (±1.5 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.3% (±0.9 points) | 8.4% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 36,890 (±83) | 2,778,572 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 26.9% (±1.5 points) in Jefferson County, lower than across Wisconsin (32.2%).
Homes built before 1940: 24.3% (±1.5 points) in Jefferson County, higher than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 4.3% (±0.9 points) in Jefferson County, lower than across Wisconsin (8.4%).
Places in Jefferson County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown | 22,774 | 66.4% | 38.0% |
| Fort Atkinson | 12,463 | 69.0% | 31.5% |
| Jefferson | 7,732 | 58.8% | 33.2% |
| Lake Mills | 6,470 | 53.6% | 33.1% |
| Town of Ixonia | 5,078 | 49.5% | 15.1% |
| Town of Koshkonong | 3,748 | 52.9% | 19.1% |
| Waterloo | 3,600 | 65.4% | 31.1% |
| Johnson Creek | 3,362 | 30.0% | 20.8% |
| Town of Oakland (Jefferson County) | 3,222 | 46.6% | 12.1% |
| Ixonia | 2,684 | 30.7% | 17.0% |
| Town of Lake Mills | 2,317 | 42.3% | 4.2% |
| Palmyra | 2,195 | 72.6% | 30.1% |
| Town of Sullivan | 2,029 | 39.6% | 7.8% |
| Lake Ripley | 1,932 | 54.2% | 14.4% |
| Town of Jefferson (Jefferson County) | 1,916 | 55.0% | 6.9% |
Counties in Wisconsin with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Jefferson County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa County | 11 | 9.9 | +0.1 |
| Walworth County | 54 | 10.0 | +0.2 |
| Ozaukee County | 38 | 9.5 | −0.2 |
| Washington County | 60 | 10.1 | +0.3 |
| Grant County | 21 | 9.4 | −0.4 |
| Green Lake County | 11 | 10.2 | +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 Jefferson County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Jefferson County?
The Census Bureau counts 36 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Jefferson County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Jefferson 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 — Jefferson County, Wisconsin
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