Handymen and maintenance workers in Waupaca County, Wisconsin
Waupaca County, Wisconsin has 22 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 66 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 8.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.7 across Wisconsin.
Waupaca County ranks 23 of 65 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $47,773 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
- 22
- Their employees
- 66
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 8.5
Handymen and maintenance workers in Waupaca County: businesses and jobs
| Waupaca County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 22 | 2,142 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 66 | 8,173 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $3,153,000 | $459,138,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 8.5 | 7.7 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Waupaca County
| Waupaca County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 24.7% (±1.6 points) | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 22.0% (±1.4 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.0% (±0.6 points) | 8.4% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 25,791 (±62) | 2,778,572 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 24.7% (±1.6 points) in Waupaca County, lower than across Wisconsin (32.2%).
Homes built before 1940: 22.0% (±1.4 points) in Waupaca County, higher than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.0% (±0.6 points) in Waupaca County, lower than across Wisconsin (8.4%).
Places in Waupaca County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| New London | 7,726 | 59.3% | 48.0% |
| Waupaca | 6,283 | 56.6% | 38.7% |
| Clintonville | 4,580 | 82.8% | 38.0% |
| Town of Farmington (Waupaca County) | 3,658 | 58.5% | 15.0% |
| Town of Mukwa | 2,799 | 43.3% | 5.7% |
| Town of Dayton (Waupaca County) | 2,627 | 43.9% | 13.2% |
| Weyauwega | 1,789 | 70.2% | 40.0% |
| Town of Caledonia (Waupaca County) | 1,638 | 36.7% | 7.2% |
| Town of Little Wolf | 1,537 | 47.0% | 8.0% |
| Town of Lebanon (Waupaca County) | 1,518 | 45.6% | 7.8% |
| Town of Lind | 1,515 | 42.6% | 13.5% |
| King | 1,399 | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Town of Royalton | 1,391 | 60.6% | 8.6% |
| Manawa | 1,337 | 65.9% | 38.1% |
| Town of Larrabee | 1,304 | 65.6% | 7.7% |
Counties in Wisconsin with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Waupaca County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland County | 8 | 8.5 | −0.1 |
| La Crosse County | 47 | 8.7 | +0.2 |
| Outagamie County | 71 | 8.8 | +0.2 |
| Kenosha County | 61 | 8.3 | −0.3 |
| Portage County | 28 | 8.8 | +0.3 |
| Langlade County | 10 | 8.2 | −0.3 |
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 Waupaca County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Waupaca County?
The Census Bureau counts 22 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Waupaca County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Waupaca 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 Waupaca County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Waupaca 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 — Waupaca County, Wisconsin
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