Auto repair shops in Milwaukee County, WI: how many are there?

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin had 372 automotive repair and maintenance shops with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Milwaukee County ranks 85th among the 2,731 US counties with data for this category, and 1st of 70 in Wisconsin.

372establishments with paid employees
85thof 2,731 US counties
1stof 70 counties in Wisconsin
~2,173jobs, approximate

Establishments by number of employees

Establishments of automotive repair and maintenance shops in Milwaukee County, WI, by employees per establishment (2023).
EmployeesEstablishmentsShare
Under 5 employees21056.8%
5 to 910829.2%
10 to 193910.5%
20 to 49133.5%
50 to 9900%
100 or more00%

Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.

Where Milwaukee County fits in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 3,270 automotive repair and maintenance shops with paid employees across 70 counties; Milwaukee County has 11.4% of them. Nationally, the total is 167,406.

Other counties in Wisconsin

Other categories in Milwaukee County

Frequently asked questions

How many automotive repair and maintenance shops are there in Milwaukee County, WI?

372 establishments with paid employees in 2023, according to Census Bureau County Business Patterns. Businesses with no employees, such as many owner-operated shops, are not counted.

How does Milwaukee County compare with other counties?

Milwaukee County ranks 85th among the 2,731 US counties with data for this category, and 1st of 70 in Wisconsin.

How big are automotive repair and maintenance shops in Milwaukee County?

57% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 4% have 20 or more, based on the number of employees per establishment.

Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau, 2023. Only establishments with paid employees are counted (NAICS 8111). Methodology and limits.