Concrete workers in Galveston County, Texas
Galveston County, Texas has 15 poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses with employees, employing 92 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.5 across Texas.
Galveston County ranks 76 of 81 counties in Texas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $86,207 per employee a year.
Across Texas, concrete workers earn a median of $46,730 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 15
- Their employees
- 92
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.9
Concrete workers in Galveston County: businesses and jobs
| Galveston County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 15 | 1,858 | 23,350 |
| Their employees | 92 | 34,764 | 272,692 |
| Annual payroll | $7,931,000 | $2,174,365,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
The homes behind the work in Galveston County
| Galveston County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 17.1% (±0.7 points) | 17.4% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 2.7% (±0.3 points) | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 71.6% (±0.7 points) | 64.4% | 61.3% |
| Housing units | 161,868 (±113) | 12,128,515 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built 2020 or later: 2.7% (±0.3 points) in Galveston County, lower than across Texas (4.0%).
Detached houses: 71.6% (±0.7 points) in Galveston County, higher than across Texas (64.4%).
Places in Galveston County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| League City | 116,215 | 14.0% | 25.3% |
| Texas City | 55,364 | 44.5% | 43.5% |
| Galveston | 53,424 | 61.1% | 53.8% |
| Friendswood | 41,030 | 30.0% | 22.8% |
| Dickinson | 21,753 | 42.1% | 28.2% |
| La Marque | 19,268 | 53.5% | 31.3% |
| Santa Fe | 12,901 | 33.5% | 18.7% |
| Bacliff | 9,541 | 33.0% | 38.2% |
| Hitchcock | 7,563 | 45.1% | 32.0% |
| San Leon | 6,458 | 15.8% | 12.2% |
| Bolivar Peninsula | 2,951 | 22.3% | 4.6% |
| Kemah | 2,168 | 26.6% | 46.3% |
| Bayou Vista | 1,754 | 52.9% | 10.7% |
| Tiki Island | 1,210 | 9.4% | 4.5% |
| Clear Lake Shores | 1,140 | 22.4% | 24.0% |
Counties in Texas with a similar number of poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Galveston County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt County | 4 | 0.9 | +0.0 |
| Walker County | 3 | 1.0 | +0.1 |
| Liberty County | 3 | 0.8 | −0.1 |
| Nacogdoches County | 3 | 1.0 | +0.1 |
| Orange County | 3 | 0.8 | −0.1 |
| Brazoria County | 16 | 1.1 | +0.1 |
Licenses for concrete workers in Texas
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 Galveston County
How many poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses are in Galveston County?
The Census Bureau counts 15 poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses with employees in Galveston County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do concrete workers make in Galveston County?
Pay is published by state: across Texas, concrete workers earn a median of $46,730 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do concrete workers need a license in Galveston County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Texas, and a city or county in Galveston 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 Texas (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 — Galveston County, Texas
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Figures last updated on .