Plumbers in Waupaca County, Wisconsin
Waupaca County, Wisconsin has 15 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 64 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.0 across Wisconsin.
Waupaca County ranks 53 of 69 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $60,906 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
- 15
- Their employees
- 64
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.8
Plumbers in Waupaca County: businesses and jobs
| Waupaca County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 15 | 1,944 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 64 | 23,507 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $3,898,000 | $1,849,380,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.8 | 7.0 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Waupaca County
| Waupaca County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 22.0% (±1.4 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.3% (±0.2 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.0% (±0.6 points) | 8.4% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 24.7% (±1.6 points) | 32.2% | 34.8% |
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%).
Households that rent: 24.7% (±1.6 points) in Waupaca County, lower than across Wisconsin (32.2%).
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 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Waupaca County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oconto County | 14 | 5.8 | −0.0 |
| Eau Claire County | 27 | 5.8 | −0.1 |
| Crawford County | 5 | 5.7 | −0.1 |
| Portage County | 19 | 6.0 | +0.2 |
| Lincoln County | 10 | 6.1 | +0.3 |
| Chippewa County | 18 | 6.1 | +0.3 |
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 Waupaca County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Waupaca County?
The Census Bureau counts 15 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Waupaca County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Waupaca 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 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: 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 — Waupaca County, Wisconsin
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