Handymen and maintenance workers in Sawyer County, Wisconsin
Sawyer County, Wisconsin has 20 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 90 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 12.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.7 across Wisconsin.
Sawyer County ranks 5 of 65 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $48,411 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
- 20
- Their employees
- 90
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 12.3
Handymen and maintenance workers in Sawyer County: businesses and jobs
| Sawyer County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 20 | 2,142 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 90 | 8,173 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $4,357,000 | $459,138,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 12.3 | 7.7 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Sawyer County
| Sawyer County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 23.3% (±2.2 points) | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 9.9% (±1.2 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.9% (±0.4 points) | 8.4% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 16,250 (±105) | 2,778,572 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 23.3% (±2.2 points) in Sawyer County, lower than across Wisconsin (32.2%).
Homes built before 1940: 9.9% (±1.2 points) in Sawyer County, lower than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.9% (±0.4 points) in Sawyer County, lower than across Wisconsin (8.4%).
Places in Sawyer County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Hayward | 3,854 | 43.0% | 27.0% |
| Town of Bass Lake (Sawyer County) | 2,839 | 34.8% | 31.9% |
| Hayward | 2,555 | 53.9% | 44.0% |
| Town of Lenroot | 1,436 | 43.2% | 7.4% |
| Little Round Lake | 1,295 | 17.7% | 77.4% |
| Town of Round Lake | 1,160 | 39.2% | 3.7% |
| Town of Sand Lake (Sawyer County) | 1,077 | 42.1% | 16.4% |
| Town of Winter | 1,035 | 40.5% | 3.7% |
| Town of Hunter | 902 | 41.7% | 27.1% |
| Town of Spider Lake | 538 | 56.7% | 17.4% |
| Town of Radisson | 535 | 46.7% | 2.4% |
| Town of Edgewater | 442 | 40.2% | 4.8% |
| Winter | 285 | 65.1% | 51.9% |
| Town of Couderay | 278 | 44.6% | 29.1% |
| Town of Weirgor | 257 | 44.0% | 6.1% |
Counties in Wisconsin with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Sawyer County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vilas County | 31 | 12.5 | +0.2 |
| Kewaunee County | 11 | 11.7 | −0.6 |
| Oneida County | 40 | 13.0 | +0.7 |
| Polk County | 28 | 11.4 | −0.9 |
| St. Croix County | 52 | 13.3 | +1.0 |
| Waukesha County | 195 | 11.1 | −1.2 |
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 Sawyer County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Sawyer County?
The Census Bureau counts 20 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Sawyer County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Sawyer 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 Sawyer County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Sawyer 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 — Sawyer County, Wisconsin
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