Masons in Palm Beach County, Florida
Palm Beach County, Florida has 113 masonry contractor businesses with employees, employing 706 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.4 across Florida.
Palm Beach County ranks 24 of 48 counties in Florida for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $51,377 per employee a year.
Across Florida, masons earn a median of $49,980 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 113
- Their employees
- 706
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.6
Masons in Palm Beach County: businesses and jobs
| Palm Beach County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 113 | 1,405 | 18,258 |
| Their employees | 706 | 9,997 | 139,844 |
| Annual payroll | $36,272,000 | $450,273,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.3 |
The homes behind the work in Palm Beach County
| Palm Beach County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 1.7% (±0.2 points) | 1.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes in two-unit buildings | 2.6% (±0.2 points) | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Homes in three- or four-unit buildings | 6.2% (±0.2 points) | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Detached houses | 45.5% (±0.4 points) | 54.7% | 61.3% |
Homes in two-unit buildings: 2.6% (±0.2 points) in Palm Beach County, higher than across Florida (2.0%).
Homes in three- or four-unit buildings: 6.2% (±0.2 points) in Palm Beach County, higher than across Florida (3.9%).
Detached houses: 45.5% (±0.4 points) in Palm Beach County, lower than across Florida (54.7%).
Places in Palm Beach County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Palm Beach | 122,290 | 37.7% | 49.5% |
| Boca Raton | 100,234 | 43.6% | 34.3% |
| Boynton Beach | 81,435 | 41.4% | 35.3% |
| Delray Beach | 67,979 | 42.8% | 36.8% |
| Wellington | 62,146 | 12.4% | 24.2% |
| Jupiter | 61,883 | 15.0% | 21.5% |
| Palm Beach Gardens | 60,959 | 17.7% | 27.0% |
| Greenacres | 44,373 | 20.5% | 33.5% |
| Lake Worth Beach | 43,365 | 74.8% | 54.1% |
| The Acreage | 40,843 | 6.8% | 7.3% |
| Royal Palm Beach | 40,344 | 16.1% | 17.7% |
| Riviera Beach | 38,657 | 47.9% | 37.8% |
| Palm Springs | 27,356 | 55.9% | 51.7% |
| Belle Glade | 16,972 | 50.8% | 57.4% |
| North Palm Beach | 13,238 | 72.8% | 25.5% |
Counties in Florida with a similar number of masonry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Palm Beach County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suwannee County | 3 | 1.6 | −0.0 |
| Volusia County | 45 | 1.6 | +0.0 |
| Marion County | 29 | 1.5 | −0.0 |
| Walton County | 10 | 1.6 | +0.1 |
| Flagler County | 10 | 1.6 | +0.1 |
| Santa Rosa County | 12 | 1.5 | −0.1 |
Licenses for masons in Florida
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 Palm Beach County
How many masonry contractor businesses are in Palm Beach County?
The Census Bureau counts 113 masonry contractor businesses with employees in Palm Beach County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do masons make in Palm Beach County?
Pay is published by state: across Florida, masons earn a median of $49,980 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do masons need a license in Palm Beach County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Florida, and a city or county in Palm Beach 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 Florida (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 — Palm Beach County, Florida
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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 .