Handymen and maintenance workers in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin has 233 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 1,146 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.7 across Wisconsin.
Milwaukee County ranks 52 of 65 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $60,798 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
- 233
- Their employees
- 1,146
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.5
Handymen and maintenance workers in Milwaukee County: businesses and jobs
| Milwaukee County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 233 | 2,142 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 1,146 | 8,173 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $69,675,000 | $459,138,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.5 | 7.7 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Milwaukee County
| Milwaukee County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 50.1% (±0.7 points) | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 27.8% (±0.5 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 17.1% (±0.4 points) | 8.4% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 426,715 (±391) | 2,778,572 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 50.1% (±0.7 points) in Milwaukee County, higher than across Wisconsin (32.2%).
Homes built before 1940: 27.8% (±0.5 points) in Milwaukee County, higher than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 17.1% (±0.4 points) in Milwaukee County, higher than across Wisconsin (8.4%).
Places in Milwaukee County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 566,973 | 84.2% | 58.2% |
| West Allis | 59,612 | 83.9% | 44.5% |
| Wauwatosa | 48,529 | 81.5% | 39.2% |
| Greenfield | 37,345 | 66.3% | 45.2% |
| Oak Creek | 37,325 | 35.8% | 42.5% |
| Franklin | 35,886 | 34.1% | 22.7% |
| South Milwaukee | 20,442 | 77.3% | 33.2% |
| Cudahy | 17,853 | 84.0% | 38.6% |
| Whitefish Bay | 14,665 | 92.1% | 16.9% |
| Greendale | 14,594 | 76.5% | 32.8% |
| Glendale | 13,656 | 74.5% | 30.5% |
| Shorewood | 13,627 | 81.7% | 54.4% |
| Brown Deer | 12,564 | 68.4% | 34.8% |
| St. Francis | 9,004 | 63.9% | 45.4% |
| Hales Corners | 7,689 | 76.2% | 39.3% |
Counties in Wisconsin with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Milwaukee County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood County | 19 | 5.5 | +0.0 |
| Iron County | 3 | 5.4 | −0.1 |
| Taylor County | 5 | 5.2 | −0.2 |
| Crawford County | 5 | 5.7 | +0.2 |
| Dunn County | 11 | 5.8 | +0.3 |
| Oconto County | 14 | 5.8 | +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 Milwaukee County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Milwaukee County?
The Census Bureau counts 233 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Milwaukee County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Milwaukee 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 — Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
Figures last updated on .