Concrete workers in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Cerro Gordo County, Iowa has 5 poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses with employees, employing 23 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.9 across Iowa.
Cerro Gordo County ranks 57 of 60 counties in Iowa for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $126,087 per employee a year.
Across Iowa, concrete workers earn a median of $54,650 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 5
- Their employees
- 23
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.2
Concrete workers in Cerro Gordo County: businesses and jobs
| Cerro Gordo County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 559 | 23,350 |
| Their employees | 23 | 2,845 | 272,692 |
| Annual payroll | $2,900,000 | $241,712,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.2 | 3.9 | 1.6 |
The homes behind the work in Cerro Gordo County
| Cerro Gordo County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 3.7% (±0.7 points) | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 1.1% (±0.6 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 76.5% (±2.0 points) | 72.2% | 61.3% |
| Housing units | 22,786 (±38) | 1,437,699 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 3.7% (±0.7 points) in Cerro Gordo County, lower than across Iowa (9.2%).
Detached houses: 76.5% (±2.0 points) in Cerro Gordo County, higher than across Iowa (72.2%).
Places in Cerro Gordo County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason City | 27,050 | 77.5% | 34.5% |
| Clear Lake | 7,607 | 64.5% | 23.7% |
| Rockwell | 986 | 77.2% | 25.3% |
| Ventura | 733 | 67.5% | 18.7% |
| Thornton | 514 | 85.2% | 16.0% |
| Plymouth | 407 | 80.7% | 21.9% |
| Meservey | 262 | 97.5% | 28.4% |
| Swaledale | 148 | 90.3% | 18.9% |
| Rock Falls | 119 | 95.2% | 4.3% |
| Dougherty | 88 | 88.4% | 0.0% |
Counties in Iowa with a similar number of poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Cerro Gordo County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscatine County | 4 | 2.2 | −0.0 |
| Black Hawk County | 12 | 2.0 | −0.2 |
| Dallas County | 11 | 2.5 | +0.3 |
| Des Moines County | 5 | 2.7 | +0.5 |
| Story County | 7 | 1.7 | −0.5 |
| Polk County | 63 | 2.9 | +0.7 |
Licenses for concrete workers in Iowa
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 Cerro Gordo County
How many poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses are in Cerro Gordo County?
The Census Bureau counts 5 poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses with employees in Cerro Gordo County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do concrete workers make in Cerro Gordo County?
Pay is published by state: across Iowa, concrete workers earn a median of $54,650 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do concrete workers need a license in Cerro Gordo County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Iowa, and a city or county in Cerro Gordo 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 Iowa (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 — Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
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