Concrete workers in Shawnee County, Kansas
Shawnee County, Kansas has 17 poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses with employees, employing 293 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.6 across Kansas.
Shawnee County ranks 22 of 25 counties in Kansas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $59,614 per employee a year.
Across Kansas, concrete workers earn a median of $50,640 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 17
- Their employees
- 293
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.1
Concrete workers in Shawnee County: businesses and jobs
| Shawnee County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 17 | 332 | 23,350 |
| Their employees | 293 | 3,700 | 272,692 |
| Annual payroll | $17,467,000 | $216,095,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.1 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
The homes behind the work in Shawnee County
| Shawnee County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 4.9% (±0.7 points) | 7.8% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 0.8% (±0.2 points) | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 71.0% (±1.0 points) | 71.8% | 61.3% |
| Housing units | 81,075 (±125) | 1,293,635 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 4.9% (±0.7 points) in Shawnee County, lower than across Kansas (7.8%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 0.8% (±0.2 points) in Shawnee County, lower than across Kansas (1.4%).
Places in Shawnee County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka | 125,786 | 67.5% | 41.0% |
| Soldier Township | 15,103 | 47.0% | 9.6% |
| Mission Township (Shawnee County) | 10,074 | 31.8% | 6.3% |
| Tecumseh Township | 7,744 | 67.3% | 8.5% |
| Williamsport Township | 4,285 | 73.9% | 43.2% |
| Auburn Township | 3,299 | 46.2% | 18.7% |
| Monmouth Township | 3,168 | 39.5% | 4.1% |
| Silver Lake Township | 1,844 | 71.0% | 22.9% |
| Menoken Township | 1,673 | 34.7% | 2.4% |
| Rossville Township | 1,581 | 67.3% | 34.2% |
| Silver Lake | 1,553 | 73.9% | 26.9% |
| Dover Township | 1,442 | 34.4% | 5.6% |
| Grove Township (Shawnee County) | 1,161 | 19.8% | 0.0% |
| Auburn | 1,144 | 58.8% | 46.3% |
| Rossville | 1,106 | 77.7% | 45.2% |
Counties in Kansas with a similar number of poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Shawnee County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick County | 51 | 2.2 | +0.1 |
| Leavenworth County | 6 | 1.9 | −0.2 |
| Ford County | 3 | 2.4 | +0.3 |
| Butler County | 5 | 1.8 | −0.3 |
| Saline County | 6 | 2.5 | +0.4 |
| Cowley County | 4 | 2.6 | +0.5 |
Licenses for concrete workers in Kansas
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 Shawnee County
How many poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses are in Shawnee County?
The Census Bureau counts 17 poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses with employees in Shawnee County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do concrete workers make in Shawnee County?
Pay is published by state: across Kansas, concrete workers earn a median of $50,640 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do concrete workers need a license in Shawnee County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kansas, and a city or county in Shawnee 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 Kansas (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 — Shawnee County, Kansas
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