Handymen and maintenance workers in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Manitowoc County, Wisconsin has 34 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 117 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 8.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.7 across Wisconsin.
Manitowoc County ranks 18 of 65 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $47,137 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
- 34
- Their employees
- 117
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 8.9
Handymen and maintenance workers in Manitowoc County: businesses and jobs
| Manitowoc County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 34 | 2,142 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 117 | 8,173 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $5,515,000 | $459,138,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 8.9 | 7.7 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Manitowoc County
| Manitowoc County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 22.9% (±1.4 points) | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 28.7% (±1.3 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.4% (±0.6 points) | 8.4% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 38,084 (±73) | 2,778,572 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 22.9% (±1.4 points) in Manitowoc County, lower than across Wisconsin (32.2%).
Homes built before 1940: 28.7% (±1.3 points) in Manitowoc County, higher than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.4% (±0.6 points) in Manitowoc County, lower than across Wisconsin (8.4%).
Places in Manitowoc County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manitowoc | 34,620 | 70.7% | 32.4% |
| Two Rivers | 11,231 | 81.8% | 26.9% |
| Kiel | 3,943 | 62.2% | 22.2% |
| Town of Newton (Manitowoc County) | 2,309 | 59.9% | 3.3% |
| Town of Kossuth | 2,151 | 59.7% | 12.3% |
| Town of Manitowoc Rapids | 1,953 | 59.5% | 4.5% |
| Town of Schleswig | 1,817 | 43.5% | 10.6% |
| Cleveland | 1,676 | 60.3% | 16.2% |
| Town of Two Rivers | 1,666 | 59.1% | 4.9% |
| Town of Cato | 1,512 | 64.0% | 4.2% |
| Town of Meeme | 1,495 | 66.9% | 9.2% |
| Mishicot | 1,450 | 78.9% | 24.0% |
| Town of Mishicot | 1,429 | 65.7% | 13.7% |
| Town of Liberty (Manitowoc County) | 1,355 | 63.8% | 3.1% |
| Town of Manitowoc | 1,263 | 59.3% | 9.7% |
Counties in Wisconsin with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Manitowoc County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dane County | 233 | 8.9 | −0.0 |
| Portage County | 28 | 8.8 | −0.1 |
| Outagamie County | 71 | 8.8 | −0.2 |
| La Crosse County | 47 | 8.7 | −0.2 |
| Vernon County | 13 | 9.2 | +0.3 |
| Waupaca County | 22 | 8.5 | −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 Manitowoc County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Manitowoc County?
The Census Bureau counts 34 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Manitowoc County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Manitowoc 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 — Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
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