Handymen and maintenance workers in Richland County, Wisconsin
Richland County, Wisconsin has 4 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 9 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.7 across Wisconsin.
Richland County ranks 56 of 65 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $57,222 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
- 4
- Their employees
- 9
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.7
Handymen and maintenance workers in Richland County: businesses and jobs
| Richland County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 2,142 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 9 | 8,173 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $515,000 | $459,138,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.7 | 7.7 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Richland County
| Richland County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 26.1% (±2.5 points) | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 28.3% (±2.1 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.4% (±1.2 points) | 8.4% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 8,532 (±47) | 2,778,572 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 26.1% (±2.5 points) in Richland County, lower than across Wisconsin (32.2%).
Homes built before 1940: 28.3% (±2.1 points) in Richland County, higher than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.4% (±1.2 points) in Richland County, lower than across Wisconsin (8.4%).
Places in Richland County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Center | 5,109 | 73.9% | 48.7% |
| Town of Buena Vista (Richland County) | 1,583 | 54.1% | 13.4% |
| Town of Richland (Richland County) | 1,341 | 52.2% | 10.6% |
| Town of Rockbridge | 760 | 44.8% | 7.6% |
| Lone Rock | 734 | 59.8% | 28.8% |
| Town of Dayton (Richland County) | 648 | 57.0% | 31.0% |
| Town of Ithaca | 645 | 63.6% | 14.1% |
| Town of Westford (Richland County) | 641 | 59.5% | 24.7% |
| Town of Richwood | 617 | 41.8% | 6.0% |
| Town of Sylvan | 588 | 60.5% | 21.6% |
| Town of Henrietta | 585 | 64.1% | 4.8% |
| Town of Eagle (Richland County) | 582 | 50.9% | 23.8% |
| Viola | 551 | 71.9% | 17.1% |
| Town of Marshall (Richland County) | 519 | 67.8% | 13.1% |
| Town of Bloom | 514 | 63.3% | 15.4% |
Counties in Wisconsin with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Richland County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusk County | 4 | 4.6 | −0.1 |
| Forest County | 4 | 4.6 | −0.1 |
| Monroe County | 10 | 5.0 | +0.3 |
| Lincoln County | 7 | 4.3 | −0.4 |
| Taylor County | 5 | 5.2 | +0.6 |
| Adams County | 7 | 4.1 | −0.6 |
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 Richland County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Richland County?
The Census Bureau counts 4 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Richland County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Richland 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 Richland County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Richland 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 — Richland County, Wisconsin
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