Concrete workers in Contra Costa County, California
Contra Costa County, California has 66 poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses with employees, employing 1,426 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.5 across California.
Contra Costa County ranks 33 of 48 counties in California for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $82,138 per employee a year.
Across California, concrete workers earn a median of $64,280 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 66
- Their employees
- 1,426
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.5
Concrete workers in Contra Costa County: businesses and jobs
| Contra Costa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 66 | 2,163 | 23,350 |
| Their employees | 1,426 | 34,453 | 272,692 |
| Annual payroll | $117,129,000 | $2,672,968,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
The homes behind the work in Contra Costa County
| Contra Costa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 5.8% (±0.3 points) | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 1.1% (±0.1 points) | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 67.5% (±0.5 points) | 57.0% | 61.3% |
| Housing units | 429,260 (±163) | 14,644,735 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 5.8% (±0.3 points) in Contra Costa County, lower than across California (6.5%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 1.1% (±0.1 points) in Contra Costa County, lower than across California (1.3%).
Detached houses: 67.5% (±0.5 points) in Contra Costa County, higher than across California (57.0%).
Places in Contra Costa County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord | 124,035 | 73.9% | 38.4% |
| Antioch | 116,477 | 41.1% | 36.4% |
| Richmond | 115,505 | 65.8% | 45.3% |
| San Ramon | 85,993 | 24.5% | 29.1% |
| Pittsburg | 76,257 | 43.7% | 37.7% |
| Walnut Creek | 70,088 | 66.2% | 35.6% |
| Brentwood | 65,208 | 10.4% | 17.8% |
| Oakley | 45,183 | 13.9% | 21.2% |
| Danville | 43,401 | 51.0% | 14.5% |
| Martinez | 36,903 | 58.1% | 29.2% |
| Pleasant Hill | 34,235 | 62.3% | 37.4% |
| San Pablo | 31,720 | 64.0% | 58.0% |
| Hercules | 26,302 | 16.0% | 20.8% |
| El Cerrito | 25,994 | 82.0% | 41.4% |
| Lafayette | 25,285 | 78.9% | 22.9% |
Counties in California with a similar number of poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Contra Costa County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County | 176 | 1.5 | −0.0 |
| Amador County | 3 | 1.6 | +0.0 |
| Sacramento County | 95 | 1.6 | +0.1 |
| San Joaquin County | 42 | 1.6 | +0.1 |
| Santa Clara County | 101 | 1.4 | −0.1 |
| Marin County | 16 | 1.4 | −0.1 |
Licenses for concrete workers in California
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 Contra Costa County
How many poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses are in Contra Costa County?
The Census Bureau counts 66 poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses with employees in Contra Costa County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do concrete workers make in Contra Costa County?
Pay is published by state: across California, concrete workers earn a median of $64,280 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do concrete workers need a license in Contra Costa County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by California, and a city or county in Contra Costa 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 California (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 — Contra Costa County, California
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