Concrete workers in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania has 13 poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses with employees, employing 182 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.2 across Pennsylvania.
Luzerne County ranks 36 of 47 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $69,434 per employee a year.
Across Pennsylvania, concrete workers earn a median of $59,790 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 13
- Their employees
- 182
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.9
Concrete workers in Luzerne County: businesses and jobs
| Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 13 | 718 | 23,350 |
| Their employees | 182 | 6,366 | 272,692 |
| Annual payroll | $12,637,000 | $490,937,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
The homes behind the work in Luzerne County
| Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 3.0% (±0.3 points) | 5.1% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 0.6% (±0.1 points) | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 64.1% (±0.9 points) | 56.6% | 61.3% |
| Housing units | 151,287 (±105) | 5,806,452 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 3.0% (±0.3 points) in Luzerne County, lower than across Pennsylvania (5.1%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 0.6% (±0.1 points) in Luzerne County, lower than across Pennsylvania (1.0%).
Detached houses: 64.1% (±0.9 points) in Luzerne County, higher than across Pennsylvania (56.6%).
Places in Luzerne County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes-Barre | 44,423 | 85.8% | 48.8% |
| Hazleton | 30,111 | 86.3% | 48.9% |
| Kingston | 13,397 | 91.1% | 47.5% |
| Mountain Top | 11,850 | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Hanover Township (Luzerne County) | 11,522 | 77.0% | 33.3% |
| Nanticoke | 10,653 | 91.1% | 44.5% |
| Hazle Township | 10,263 | 65.7% | 19.9% |
| Plains Township | 9,905 | 67.2% | 33.5% |
| Butler Township (Luzerne County) | 9,827 | 36.1% | 13.8% |
| Dallas Township | 9,227 | 55.3% | 16.1% |
| Pittston | 7,626 | 84.2% | 53.1% |
| Kingston Township | 7,138 | 72.3% | 21.9% |
| Plymouth | 5,770 | 89.4% | 51.4% |
| Wright Township | 5,762 | 46.9% | 7.0% |
| Exeter | 5,541 | 69.5% | 22.9% |
Counties in Pennsylvania with a similar number of poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Luzerne County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | 9 | 0.8 | −0.1 |
| Fayette County | 5 | 0.8 | −0.1 |
| Lackawanna County | 8 | 0.8 | −0.1 |
| Somerset County | 3 | 0.8 | −0.1 |
| Mercer County | 4 | 0.8 | −0.1 |
| Lycoming County | 5 | 0.9 | +0.1 |
Licenses for concrete workers in Pennsylvania
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 Luzerne County
How many poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses are in Luzerne County?
The Census Bureau counts 13 poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses with employees in Luzerne County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do concrete workers make in Luzerne County?
Pay is published by state: across Pennsylvania, concrete workers earn a median of $59,790 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do concrete workers need a license in Luzerne County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Luzerne 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 Pennsylvania (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 — Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
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