Roofers in Columbia County, Wisconsin
Columbia County, Wisconsin has 5 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 28 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.8 across Wisconsin.
Columbia County ranks 22 of 38 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $69,464 per employee a year.
Across Wisconsin, roofers earn a median of $49,690 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 5
- Their employees
- 28
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.9
Roofers in Columbia County: businesses and jobs
| Columbia County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 499 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 28 | 3,753 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $1,945,000 | $275,368,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Columbia County
| Columbia County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 76.6% (±1.6 points) | 66.2% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 3.6% (±0.7 points) | 4.3% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 21.7% (±1.4 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 13.5% (±1.3 points) | 14.2% | 14.2% |
Detached houses: 76.6% (±1.6 points) in Columbia County, higher than across Wisconsin (66.2%).
Homes built before 1940: 21.7% (±1.4 points) in Columbia County, higher than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Places in Columbia County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage | 10,236 | 64.9% | 41.4% |
| Columbus | 5,488 | 66.5% | 36.6% |
| Lake Wisconsin | 5,384 | 40.6% | 5.9% |
| Town of Lodi | 3,289 | 34.9% | 4.7% |
| Lodi | 3,204 | 43.6% | 24.5% |
| Town of Pacific | 2,781 | 32.7% | 10.7% |
| Poynette | 2,678 | 39.9% | 27.3% |
| Wisconsin Dells | 2,547 | 64.3% | 46.0% |
| Town of Dekorra | 2,467 | 62.4% | 7.1% |
| Town of West Point | 2,229 | 38.9% | 8.2% |
| Town of Wyocena | 2,101 | 40.5% | 7.1% |
| Fall River | 1,678 | 39.6% | 32.5% |
| Pardeeville | 1,672 | 62.5% | 34.7% |
| Town of Lewiston | 1,570 | 54.7% | 4.4% |
| Town of Caledonia (Columbia County) | 1,408 | 39.1% | 5.1% |
Counties in Wisconsin with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Columbia County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | 3 | 1.8 | −0.0 |
| Portage County | 6 | 1.9 | +0.0 |
| Marathon County | 11 | 1.8 | −0.1 |
| Waupaca County | 5 | 1.9 | +0.1 |
| Kenosha County | 13 | 1.8 | −0.1 |
| Pierce County | 3 | 1.7 | −0.1 |
Licenses for roofers in Wisconsin
Federal rules and model codes for roofers
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- 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 Columbia County
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Columbia County?
The Census Bureau counts 5 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Columbia County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Columbia County?
Pay is published by state: across Wisconsin, roofers earn a median of $49,690 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do roofers need a license in Columbia County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Columbia 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: roofers in Wisconsin (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia County, Wisconsin
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