Masons in Alameda County, California
Alameda County, California has 35 masonry contractor businesses with employees, employing 851 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.9 across California.
Alameda County ranks 36 of 39 counties in California for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $56,129 per employee a year.
Across California, masons earn a median of $66,420 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 35
- Their employees
- 851
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.5
Masons in Alameda County: businesses and jobs
| Alameda County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 35 | 1,300 | 18,258 |
| Their employees | 851 | 14,192 | 139,844 |
| Annual payroll | $47,766,000 | $833,130,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.5 | 0.9 | 1.3 |
The homes behind the work in Alameda County
| Alameda County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 19.6% (±0.3 points) | 8.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes in two-unit buildings | 3.6% (±0.2 points) | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Homes in three- or four-unit buildings | 6.5% (±0.2 points) | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| Detached houses | 51.0% (±0.4 points) | 57.0% | 61.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 19.6% (±0.3 points) in Alameda County, higher than across California (8.9%).
Homes in two-unit buildings: 3.6% (±0.2 points) in Alameda County, higher than across California (2.4%).
Homes in three- or four-unit buildings: 6.5% (±0.2 points) in Alameda County, higher than across California (5.4%).
Detached houses: 51.0% (±0.4 points) in Alameda County, lower than across California (57.0%).
Places in Alameda County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 439,418 | 76.8% | 57.7% |
| Fremont | 228,295 | 52.8% | 39.2% |
| Hayward | 158,801 | 62.1% | 42.0% |
| Berkeley | 120,257 | 80.9% | 55.8% |
| San Leandro | 87,826 | 76.8% | 41.9% |
| Livermore | 85,522 | 52.3% | 28.0% |
| Alameda | 77,238 | 72.6% | 49.3% |
| Pleasanton | 76,960 | 40.3% | 33.0% |
| Dublin | 70,803 | 19.5% | 34.3% |
| Union City | 67,464 | 51.4% | 35.3% |
| Castro Valley | 65,001 | 67.5% | 27.5% |
| Newark | 46,903 | 58.6% | 30.6% |
| San Lorenzo | 29,171 | 86.5% | 32.8% |
| Ashland | 22,210 | 74.0% | 64.9% |
| Albany | 19,414 | 78.8% | 46.9% |
Counties in California with a similar number of masonry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Alameda County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merced County | 5 | 0.6 | +0.0 |
| Tulare County | 9 | 0.6 | +0.0 |
| San Mateo County | 17 | 0.6 | +0.0 |
| Kern County | 15 | 0.5 | −0.1 |
| Los Angeles County | 234 | 0.6 | +0.1 |
| Yolo County | 3 | 0.4 | −0.2 |
Licenses for masons in California
Federal rules and model codes for masons
- OSHA respirable crystalline silica in construction (29 CFR 1926.1153)
- OSHA scaffolds (29 CFR part 1926, subpart L)
- 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 Alameda County
How many masonry contractor businesses are in Alameda County?
The Census Bureau counts 35 masonry contractor businesses with employees in Alameda County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do masons make in Alameda County?
Pay is published by state: across California, masons earn a median of $66,420 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do masons need a license in Alameda County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by California, and a city or county in Alameda 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: masons in California (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA respirable crystalline silica in construction (29 CFR 1926.1153)
- OSHA scaffolds (29 CFR part 1926, subpart L)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alameda County, California
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
Figures last updated on .