Handymen and maintenance workers in Vilas County, Wisconsin
Vilas County, Wisconsin has 31 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 68 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 12.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.7 across Wisconsin.
Vilas County ranks 4 of 65 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $56,868 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
- 31
- Their employees
- 68
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 12.5
Handymen and maintenance workers in Vilas County: businesses and jobs
| Vilas County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 31 | 2,142 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 68 | 8,173 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $3,867,000 | $459,138,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 12.5 | 7.7 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Vilas County
| Vilas County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 16.0% (±1.9 points) | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 7.5% (±0.8 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.5% (±0.2 points) | 8.4% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 24,876 (±56) | 2,778,572 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 16.0% (±1.9 points) in Vilas County, lower than across Wisconsin (32.2%).
Homes built before 1940: 7.5% (±0.8 points) in Vilas County, lower than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.5% (±0.2 points) in Vilas County, lower than across Wisconsin (8.4%).
Places in Vilas County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Lac du Flambeau | 3,644 | 47.3% | 26.4% |
| Town of Arbor Vitae | 3,505 | 42.6% | 4.1% |
| Town of Lincoln (Vilas County) | 2,738 | 46.7% | 12.7% |
| Town of St. Germain | 2,067 | 49.8% | 21.1% |
| Town of Washington (Vilas County) | 1,610 | 48.8% | 4.4% |
| Eagle River | 1,528 | 48.2% | 51.4% |
| Lac du Flambeau | 1,503 | 38.2% | 53.7% |
| Town of Boulder Junction | 1,483 | 51.0% | 24.2% |
| Town of Phelps | 1,364 | 46.1% | 8.8% |
| Town of Conover | 1,294 | 55.2% | 11.6% |
| Town of Cloverland (Vilas County) | 1,179 | 46.9% | 5.6% |
| Town of Land O'Lakes | 856 | 57.7% | 11.7% |
| Town of Manitowish Waters | 768 | 60.9% | 19.5% |
| Town of Presque Isle | 611 | 39.7% | 5.6% |
| Town of Winchester (Vilas County) | 542 | 49.5% | 4.9% |
Counties in Wisconsin with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Vilas County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer County | 20 | 12.3 | −0.2 |
| Oneida County | 40 | 13.0 | +0.5 |
| Kewaunee County | 11 | 11.7 | −0.7 |
| St. Croix County | 52 | 13.3 | +0.9 |
| Polk County | 28 | 11.4 | −1.1 |
| Waukesha County | 195 | 11.1 | −1.4 |
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 Vilas County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Vilas County?
The Census Bureau counts 31 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Vilas County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Vilas 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 Vilas County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Vilas 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 — Vilas County, Wisconsin
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