Masons in Kenton County, Kentucky
Kenton County, Kentucky has 8 masonry contractor businesses with employees, employing 46 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.0 across Kentucky.
Kenton County ranks 18 of 25 counties in Kentucky for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $42,978 per employee a year.
Across Kentucky, masons earn a median of $62,160 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 8
- Their employees
- 46
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.1
Masons in Kenton County: businesses and jobs
| Kenton County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 8 | 199 | 18,258 |
| Their employees | 46 | 1,348 | 139,844 |
| Annual payroll | $1,977,000 | $65,827,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.3 |
The homes behind the work in Kenton County
| Kenton County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 19.8% (±1.0 points) | 9.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes in two-unit buildings | 4.4% (±0.7 points) | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Homes in three- or four-unit buildings | 4.2% (±0.7 points) | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Detached houses | 67.9% (±1.3 points) | 67.5% | 61.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 19.8% (±1.0 points) in Kenton County, higher than across Kentucky (9.0%).
Homes in two-unit buildings: 4.4% (±0.7 points) in Kenton County, higher than across Kentucky (2.7%).
Places in Kenton County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington | 41,110 | 74.7% | 48.2% |
| Independence | 29,392 | 26.2% | 16.2% |
| Erlanger | 19,875 | 58.4% | 30.7% |
| Elsmere | 9,205 | 61.6% | 24.9% |
| Fort Mitchell | 8,713 | 71.1% | 41.7% |
| Edgewood | 8,447 | 65.1% | 7.1% |
| Villa Hills | 7,480 | 48.7% | 15.6% |
| Taylor Mill | 6,937 | 54.2% | 15.8% |
| Fort Wright | 5,887 | 59.6% | 29.3% |
| Crescent Springs | 4,486 | 34.5% | 42.0% |
| Ludlow | 4,378 | 77.0% | 23.9% |
| Crestview Hills | 3,284 | 31.8% | 26.2% |
| Park Hills | 3,165 | 71.4% | 33.3% |
| Lakeside Park | 2,828 | 71.7% | 16.8% |
| Bromley | 821 | 87.3% | 23.5% |
Counties in Kentucky with a similar number of masonry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Kenton County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike County | 3 | 1.0 | −0.1 |
| Christian County | 3 | 1.0 | −0.1 |
| Jefferson County | 31 | 0.9 | −0.2 |
| Warren County | 5 | 0.8 | −0.3 |
| Hardin County | 4 | 0.8 | −0.3 |
| Jessamine County | 3 | 1.4 | +0.3 |
Licenses for masons in Kentucky
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 Kenton County
How many masonry contractor businesses are in Kenton County?
The Census Bureau counts 8 masonry contractor businesses with employees in Kenton County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do masons make in Kenton County?
Pay is published by state: across Kentucky, masons earn a median of $62,160 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do masons need a license in Kenton County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kentucky, and a city or county in Kenton 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 Kentucky (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 — Kenton County, Kentucky
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