Plumbers in Forest County, Wisconsin
Forest County, Wisconsin has 3 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 5 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.0 across Wisconsin.
Forest County ranks 68 of 69 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $64,600 per employee a year.
Across Wisconsin, plumbers earn a median of $78,510 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 3
- Their employees
- 5
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.4
Plumbers in Forest County: businesses and jobs
| Forest County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 1,944 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 5 | 23,507 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $323,000 | $1,849,380,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.4 | 7.0 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Forest County
| Forest County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 12.9% (±1.4 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.6% (±0.4 points) | 8.4% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 18.0% (±2.0 points) | 32.2% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 12.9% (±1.4 points) in Forest County, lower than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Homes lacking complete plumbing: 0.1% (±0.1 points) in Forest County, lower than across Wisconsin (0.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.6% (±0.4 points) in Forest County, lower than across Wisconsin (8.4%).
Households that rent: 18.0% (±2.0 points) in Forest County, lower than across Wisconsin (32.2%).
Places in Forest County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crandon | 1,365 | 74.0% | 31.4% |
| Town of Laona | 1,320 | 53.2% | 11.9% |
| Town of Lincoln (Forest County) | 1,286 | 34.9% | 7.5% |
| Town of Nashville | 1,229 | 37.0% | 31.4% |
| Town of Wabeno | 937 | 59.5% | 22.5% |
| Town of Crandon | 589 | 38.9% | 2.0% |
| Town of Armstrong Creek | 518 | 62.0% | 15.3% |
| Town of Argonne | 471 | 53.3% | 1.5% |
| Town of Freedom (Forest County) | 462 | 43.6% | 11.7% |
| Town of Hiles (Forest County) | 440 | 55.9% | 16.7% |
| Town of Blackwell | 260 | 41.9% | 26.1% |
| Town of Alvin | 238 | 49.0% | 19.3% |
| Town of Ross | 133 | 55.6% | 4.9% |
| Town of Caswell | 89 | 53.9% | 22.2% |
| Town of Popple River | 32 | 55.9% | 5.6% |
Counties in Wisconsin with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Forest County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 6 | 3.5 | +0.1 |
| Milwaukee County | 140 | 3.3 | −0.2 |
| Trempealeau County | 5 | 3.7 | +0.3 |
| Kenosha County | 32 | 4.3 | +0.9 |
| Burnett County | 7 | 4.5 | +1.1 |
| Rusk County | 4 | 4.6 | +1.2 |
Licenses for plumbers in Wisconsin
Federal rules and model codes for plumbers
- Safe Drinking Water Act lead-free plumbing (42 U.S.C. § 300g-6)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA respirable crystalline silica in construction (29 CFR 1926.1153)
- International Plumbing Code (ICC) and Uniform Plumbing Code (IAPMO)
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 Forest County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Forest County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Forest County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Forest County?
Pay is published by state: across Wisconsin, plumbers earn a median of $78,510 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Forest County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Forest 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: plumbers in Wisconsin (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- Safe Drinking Water Act lead-free plumbing (42 U.S.C. § 300g-6)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA respirable crystalline silica in construction (29 CFR 1926.1153)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest County, Wisconsin
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