Concrete workers in Mercer County, Illinois
Mercer County, Illinois has 5 poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses with employees, employing 15 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.5 across Illinois.
Mercer County ranks 3 of 54 counties in Illinois for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $33,467 per employee a year.
Across Illinois, concrete workers earn a median of $77,450 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 5
- Their employees
- 15
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.9
Concrete workers in Mercer County: businesses and jobs
| Mercer County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 803 | 23,350 |
| Their employees | 15 | 7,947 | 272,692 |
| Annual payroll | $502,000 | $680,058,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.9 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
The homes behind the work in Mercer County
| Mercer County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 3.0% (±1.1 points) | 5.0% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 87.9% (±2.0 points) | 58.2% | 61.3% |
| Housing units | 7,285 (±30) | 5,457,452 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 3.0% (±1.1 points) in Mercer County, lower than across Illinois (5.0%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 0.2% (±0.2 points) in Mercer County, lower than across Illinois (0.7%).
Detached houses: 87.9% (±2.0 points) in Mercer County, higher than across Illinois (58.2%).
Places in Mercer County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Township | 3,917 | 82.1% | 30.8% |
| Aledo | 3,668 | 80.5% | 30.3% |
| Richland Grove Township | 2,129 | 64.3% | 6.6% |
| Preemption Township | 2,052 | 81.2% | 8.8% |
| Greene Township (Mercer County) | 1,391 | 75.3% | 11.0% |
| New Boston Township | 1,113 | 68.7% | 21.8% |
| Rivoli Township | 1,096 | 85.1% | 11.1% |
| Viola | 899 | 82.7% | 8.2% |
| Suez Township | 722 | 74.1% | 7.1% |
| Windsor (Mercer County) | 704 | 91.4% | 15.0% |
| Sherrard | 691 | 84.5% | 7.4% |
| Matherville | 657 | 84.1% | 11.4% |
| New Boston | 648 | 63.9% | 18.0% |
| Millersburg Township | 588 | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Keithsburg | 490 | 66.9% | 19.1% |
Counties in Illinois with a similar number of poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Mercer County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piatt County | 5 | 6.7 | −0.1 |
| Cass County | 4 | 7.0 | +0.2 |
| Effingham County | 11 | 7.1 | +0.3 |
| Woodford County | 9 | 5.7 | −1.2 |
| Ogle County | 11 | 4.8 | −2.0 |
| Monroe County | 7 | 4.7 | −2.1 |
Licenses for concrete workers in Illinois
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 Mercer County
How many poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses are in Mercer County?
The Census Bureau counts 5 poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses with employees in Mercer County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do concrete workers make in Mercer County?
Pay is published by state: across Illinois, concrete workers earn a median of $77,450 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do concrete workers need a license in Mercer County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Illinois, and a city or county in Mercer 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 Illinois (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 — Mercer County, Illinois
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