Concrete workers in Jefferson County, Alabama
Jefferson County, Alabama has 23 poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses with employees, employing 366 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.9 across Alabama.
Jefferson County ranks 19 of 21 counties in Alabama for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $77,847 per employee a year.
Across Alabama, concrete workers earn a median of $43,740 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 23
- Their employees
- 366
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.7
Concrete workers in Jefferson County: businesses and jobs
| Jefferson County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 23 | 216 | 23,350 |
| Their employees | 366 | 2,140 | 272,692 |
| Annual payroll | $28,492,000 | $136,658,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.6 |
The homes behind the work in Jefferson County
| Jefferson County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 7.6% (±0.4 points) | 10.9% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 1.2% (±0.2 points) | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 68.6% (±0.6 points) | 69.1% | 61.3% |
| Housing units | 310,789 (±255) | 2,337,265 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 7.6% (±0.4 points) in Jefferson County, lower than across Alabama (10.9%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 1.2% (±0.2 points) in Jefferson County, lower than across Alabama (2.3%).
Places in Jefferson County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 198,173 | 71.6% | 54.5% |
| Hoover | 92,642 | 27.5% | 28.9% |
| Vestavia Hills | 38,616 | 52.8% | 22.0% |
| Homewood | 27,829 | 69.7% | 38.3% |
| Trussville | 26,673 | 18.9% | 8.2% |
| Bessemer | 25,400 | 74.1% | 42.6% |
| Mountain Brook | 22,029 | 76.0% | 10.1% |
| Gardendale | 16,534 | 40.8% | 21.8% |
| Hueytown | 16,414 | 67.0% | 17.9% |
| Center Point | 15,914 | 75.9% | 38.9% |
| Irondale | 13,464 | 53.8% | 39.9% |
| McCalla | 13,253 | 19.2% | 9.7% |
| Leeds | 12,028 | 50.2% | 28.0% |
| Clay | 10,273 | 21.5% | 9.5% |
| Forestdale | 9,742 | 83.3% | 31.0% |
Counties in Alabama with a similar number of poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Jefferson County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile County | 14 | 0.8 | +0.0 |
| Marshall County | 3 | 0.7 | −0.0 |
| Montgomery County | 9 | 0.8 | +0.1 |
| Madison County | 17 | 1.0 | +0.2 |
| Cullman County | 4 | 1.0 | +0.3 |
| St. Clair County | 4 | 1.0 | +0.3 |
Licenses for concrete workers in Alabama
Federal rules and model codes for concrete workers
- OSHA respirable crystalline silica in construction (29 CFR 1926.1153)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- 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 Jefferson County
How many poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses are in Jefferson County?
The Census Bureau counts 23 poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses with employees in Jefferson County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do concrete workers make in Jefferson County?
Pay is published by state: across Alabama, concrete workers earn a median of $43,740 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do concrete workers need a license in Jefferson County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Alabama, and a city or county in Jefferson 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: concrete workers in Alabama (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA respirable crystalline silica in construction (29 CFR 1926.1153)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson County, Alabama
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