Masons in Riley County, Kansas
Riley County, Kansas has 3 masonry contractor businesses with employees, employing 25 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.5 across Kansas.
Riley County ranks 14 of 14 counties in Kansas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $32,760 per employee a year.
Across Kansas, masons earn a median of $54,770 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 3
- Their employees
- 25
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.0
Masons in Riley County: businesses and jobs
| Riley County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 191 | 18,258 |
| Their employees | 25 | 1,501 | 139,844 |
| Annual payroll | $819,000 | $77,044,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
The homes behind the work in Riley County
| Riley County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 8.5% (±1.2 points) | 15.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes in two-unit buildings | 4.2% (±1.1 points) | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Homes in three- or four-unit buildings | 5.5% (±1.2 points) | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Detached houses | 50.0% (±2.0 points) | 71.8% | 61.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 8.5% (±1.2 points) in Riley County, lower than across Kansas (15.4%).
Homes in two-unit buildings: 4.2% (±1.1 points) in Riley County, higher than across Kansas (2.5%).
Homes in three- or four-unit buildings: 5.5% (±1.2 points) in Riley County, higher than across Kansas (3.6%).
Detached houses: 50.0% (±2.0 points) in Riley County, lower than across Kansas (71.8%).
Places in Riley County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | 54,239 | 46.6% | 56.5% |
| Madison Township (Riley County) | 9,271 | 23.8% | 79.2% |
| Fort Riley | 8,606 | 12.9% | 98.2% |
| Ogden Township | 2,345 | 35.7% | 33.7% |
| Manhattan Township | 1,779 | 48.5% | 18.7% |
| Ogden | 1,696 | 28.1% | 40.4% |
| Riley | 943 | 70.2% | 10.4% |
| Grant Township (Riley County) | 779 | 64.0% | 0.0% |
| Sherman Township (Riley County) | 775 | 65.4% | 4.6% |
| Wildcat Township (Riley County) | 771 | 64.3% | 37.5% |
| Bala Township | 767 | 71.9% | 13.6% |
| Leonardville | 514 | 80.6% | 15.7% |
| Jackson Township (Riley County) | 441 | 59.6% | 20.0% |
| Swede Creek Township | 216 | 53.2% | 0.0% |
| Randolph | 178 | 60.1% | 20.0% |
Counties in Kansas with a similar number of masonry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Riley County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee County | 10 | 1.2 | +0.3 |
| Leavenworth County | 4 | 1.3 | +0.3 |
| Sedgwick County | 38 | 1.7 | +0.7 |
| Johnson County | 44 | 1.7 | +0.7 |
| Finney County | 3 | 2.1 | +1.1 |
| Ellis County | 3 | 2.3 | +1.3 |
Licenses for masons in Kansas
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 Riley County
How many masonry contractor businesses are in Riley County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 masonry contractor businesses with employees in Riley County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do masons make in Riley County?
Pay is published by state: across Kansas, masons earn a median of $54,770 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do masons need a license in Riley County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kansas, and a city or county in Riley 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 Kansas (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 — Riley County, Kansas
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