Insulation workers in Ashland County, Wisconsin
Ashland County, Wisconsin has 3 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 12 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.7 across Wisconsin.
Ashland County ranks 5 of 38 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $27,833 per employee a year.
Across Wisconsin, insulation workers earn a median of $54,640 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 3
- Their employees
- 12
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.2
Insulation workers in Ashland County: businesses and jobs
| Ashland County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 463 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 12 | 4,040 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $334,000 | $269,312,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.2 | 1.7 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in Ashland County
| Ashland County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 25.4% (±2.4 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 7.3% (±1.2 points) | 9.4% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 0.8% (±0.3 points) | 1.4% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 10.8% (±2.2 points) | 17.8% | 41.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 25.4% (±2.4 points) in Ashland County, higher than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 7.3% (±1.2 points) in Ashland County, lower than across Wisconsin (9.4%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 0.8% (±0.3 points) in Ashland County, lower than across Wisconsin (1.4%).
Homes heated by electricity: 10.8% (±2.2 points) in Ashland County, lower than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Places in Ashland County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland | 7,902 | 76.8% | 37.3% |
| Town of Sanborn | 1,146 | 34.4% | 38.5% |
| Town of White River | 1,145 | 40.5% | 15.5% |
| Mellen | 681 | 82.8% | 20.1% |
| Town of Ashland | 654 | 49.9% | 11.4% |
| Town of Morse | 608 | 51.8% | 1.6% |
| Town of Gingles | 594 | 41.0% | 4.0% |
| Town of Marengo | 577 | 46.1% | 6.1% |
| Town of Agenda | 492 | 61.2% | 4.8% |
| Butternut | 465 | 82.6% | 41.7% |
| Town of Jacobs | 423 | 69.0% | 15.8% |
| Town of Gordon (Ashland County) | 403 | 46.3% | 5.8% |
| Town of Chippewa | 366 | 58.5% | 4.2% |
| Town of La Pointe | 321 | 39.2% | 10.1% |
| Town of Peeksville | 160 | 69.8% | 6.9% |
Counties in Wisconsin with a similar number of drywall and insulation contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Ashland County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn County | 4 | 3.1 | −0.1 |
| Jefferson County | 12 | 3.3 | +0.1 |
| St. Croix County | 12 | 3.1 | −0.1 |
| Clark County | 5 | 3.3 | +0.2 |
| Brown County | 39 | 3.4 | +0.2 |
| La Crosse County | 16 | 3.0 | −0.2 |
Licenses for insulation workers in Wisconsin
Federal rules and model codes for insulation workers
- EPA asbestos NESHAP for demolition and renovation (40 CFR part 61, subpart M)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- International Energy Conservation 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 Ashland County
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in Ashland County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in Ashland County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in Ashland County?
Pay is published by state: across Wisconsin, insulation workers earn a median of $54,640 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do insulation workers need a license in Ashland County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Ashland 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: insulation workers in Wisconsin (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA asbestos NESHAP for demolition and renovation (40 CFR part 61, subpart M)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ashland County, Wisconsin
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Figures last updated on .