Handymen and maintenance workers in Pierce County, Wisconsin
Pierce County, Wisconsin has 13 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 22 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.7 across Wisconsin.
Pierce County ranks 31 of 65 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $58,773 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
- 13
- Their employees
- 22
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.6
Handymen and maintenance workers in Pierce County: businesses and jobs
| Pierce County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 13 | 2,142 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 22 | 8,173 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $1,293,000 | $459,138,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.6 | 7.7 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Pierce County
| Pierce County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 25.0% (±2.1 points) | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 18.4% (±1.6 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.4% (±1.1 points) | 8.4% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 17,152 (±56) | 2,778,572 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 25.0% (±2.1 points) in Pierce County, lower than across Wisconsin (32.2%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.4% (±1.1 points) in Pierce County, lower than across Wisconsin (8.4%).
Places in Pierce County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Falls | 16,719 | 40.4% | 44.9% |
| Prescott | 4,503 | 43.7% | 37.4% |
| Ellsworth | 3,349 | 55.3% | 34.6% |
| Town of River Falls | 2,631 | 49.8% | 9.8% |
| Town of Clifton (Pierce County) | 2,531 | 38.0% | 4.0% |
| Town of Oak Grove (Pierce County) | 2,452 | 30.8% | 6.6% |
| Town of Trenton (Pierce County) | 1,697 | 54.0% | 8.3% |
| Town of Trimbelle | 1,495 | 61.3% | 13.6% |
| Town of Ellsworth | 1,399 | 49.8% | 5.8% |
| Spring Valley | 1,290 | 62.1% | 25.2% |
| Town of Gilman | 1,178 | 48.6% | 9.7% |
| Town of Martell | 1,064 | 52.8% | 4.3% |
| Town of Spring Lake | 823 | 61.0% | 6.5% |
| Town of Hartland (Pierce County) | 818 | 49.3% | 15.8% |
| Town of El Paso | 685 | 52.6% | 2.8% |
Counties in Wisconsin with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Pierce County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fond du Lac County | 35 | 7.6 | +0.0 |
| Winnebago County | 58 | 7.5 | −0.1 |
| Brown County | 85 | 7.4 | −0.2 |
| Clark County | 11 | 7.4 | −0.2 |
| Columbia County | 21 | 7.8 | +0.2 |
| Douglas County | 17 | 7.3 | −0.2 |
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 Pierce County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Pierce County?
The Census Bureau counts 13 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Pierce County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Pierce 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 Pierce County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Pierce 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 — Pierce County, Wisconsin
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