Roofers in Marathon County, Wisconsin
Marathon County, Wisconsin has 11 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 82 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.8 across Wisconsin.
Marathon County ranks 24 of 38 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $64,707 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
- 11
- Their employees
- 82
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.8
Roofers in Marathon County: businesses and jobs
| Marathon County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 11 | 499 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 82 | 3,753 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $5,306,000 | $275,368,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Marathon County
| Marathon County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 75.4% (±1.2 points) | 66.2% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 2.7% (±0.5 points) | 4.3% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 16.5% (±0.9 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 14.6% (±1.0 points) | 14.2% | 14.2% |
Detached houses: 75.4% (±1.2 points) in Marathon County, higher than across Wisconsin (66.2%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 2.7% (±0.5 points) in Marathon County, lower than across Wisconsin (4.3%).
Homes built before 1940: 16.5% (±0.9 points) in Marathon County, lower than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Places in Marathon County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau | 39,996 | 69.3% | 42.4% |
| Weston | 15,749 | 30.9% | 36.6% |
| Kronenwetter | 8,395 | 26.9% | 14.9% |
| Rib Mountain | 7,289 | 43.0% | 12.8% |
| Rothschild | 5,600 | 57.3% | 25.3% |
| Mosinee | 4,498 | 62.8% | 36.7% |
| Maine | 2,602 | 53.0% | 8.8% |
| Town of Stettin | 2,572 | 47.2% | 7.7% |
| Town of Mosinee | 2,536 | 31.9% | 8.3% |
| Town of Wausau | 2,229 | 60.7% | 7.4% |
| Schofield | 2,120 | 81.6% | 42.1% |
| Town of McMillan | 2,117 | 45.4% | 5.6% |
| Town of Texas | 1,984 | 68.7% | 8.7% |
| Spencer | 1,686 | 68.1% | 28.1% |
| Town of Spencer | 1,679 | 38.3% | 8.5% |
Counties in Wisconsin with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Marathon County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | 3 | 1.8 | +0.0 |
| Kenosha County | 13 | 1.8 | −0.0 |
| Columbia County | 5 | 1.9 | +0.1 |
| Pierce County | 3 | 1.7 | −0.1 |
| Portage County | 6 | 1.9 | +0.1 |
| Chippewa County | 5 | 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 Marathon County
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Marathon County?
The Census Bureau counts 11 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Marathon County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Marathon 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 Marathon County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Marathon 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 — Marathon County, Wisconsin
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