Masons in Sonoma County, California
Sonoma County, California has 36 masonry contractor businesses with employees, employing 262 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.9 across California.
Sonoma County ranks 5 of 39 counties in California for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $61,294 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
- 36
- Their employees
- 262
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.7
Masons in Sonoma County: businesses and jobs
| Sonoma County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 36 | 1,300 | 18,258 |
| Their employees | 262 | 14,192 | 139,844 |
| Annual payroll | $16,059,000 | $833,130,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.7 | 0.9 | 1.3 |
The homes behind the work in Sonoma County
| Sonoma County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 8.0% (±0.5 points) | 8.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes in two-unit buildings | 2.4% (±0.3 points) | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Homes in three- or four-unit buildings | 4.4% (±0.4 points) | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| Detached houses | 66.8% (±0.7 points) | 57.0% | 61.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 8.0% (±0.5 points) in Sonoma County, lower than across California (8.9%).
Homes in three- or four-unit buildings: 4.4% (±0.4 points) in Sonoma County, lower than across California (5.4%).
Detached houses: 66.8% (±0.7 points) in Sonoma County, higher than across California (57.0%).
Places in Sonoma County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa | 177,090 | 50.0% | 43.3% |
| Petaluma | 59,247 | 52.3% | 35.5% |
| Rohnert Park | 44,575 | 43.1% | 50.1% |
| Windsor | 26,081 | 14.8% | 24.4% |
| Healdsburg | 11,243 | 47.0% | 39.9% |
| Sonoma | 10,670 | 56.6% | 35.0% |
| Cloverdale | 8,886 | 51.5% | 28.3% |
| Larkfield-Wikiup | 8,765 | 38.0% | 30.4% |
| Cotati | 7,489 | 37.8% | 40.8% |
| Sebastopol | 7,445 | 62.5% | 43.7% |
| Boyes Hot Springs | 7,247 | 58.9% | 39.3% |
| Guerneville | 4,100 | 81.4% | 33.4% |
| Forestville | 3,717 | 71.0% | 28.4% |
| El Verano | 3,443 | 63.7% | 41.1% |
| Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente | 3,347 | 56.7% | 41.9% |
Counties in California with a similar number of masonry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Sonoma County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutter County | 6 | 1.7 | −0.0 |
| Ventura County | 48 | 1.6 | −0.1 |
| Monterey County | 28 | 1.9 | +0.2 |
| Shasta County | 12 | 1.5 | −0.2 |
| Napa County | 11 | 2.0 | +0.2 |
| Placer County | 26 | 1.5 | −0.3 |
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 Sonoma County
How many masonry contractor businesses are in Sonoma County?
The Census Bureau counts 36 masonry contractor businesses with employees in Sonoma County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do masons make in Sonoma 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 Sonoma County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by California, and a city or county in Sonoma 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 — Sonoma 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 .