Masons in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Norfolk County, Massachusetts has 70 masonry contractor businesses with employees, employing 271 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.1 across Massachusetts.
Norfolk County ranks 6 of 13 counties in Massachusetts for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $92,697 per employee a year.
Across Massachusetts, masons earn a median of $94,370 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 70
- Their employees
- 271
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.4
Masons in Norfolk County: businesses and jobs
| Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 70 | 629 | 18,258 |
| Their employees | 271 | 3,473 | 139,844 |
| Annual payroll | $25,121,000 | $311,262,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.4 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
The homes behind the work in Norfolk County
| Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 26.1% (±0.6 points) | 30.5% | 11.7% |
| Homes in two-unit buildings | 6.2% (±0.4 points) | 9.3% | 3.4% |
| Homes in three- or four-unit buildings | 6.0% (±0.4 points) | 10.7% | 4.3% |
| Detached houses | 56.6% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% | 61.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 26.1% (±0.6 points) in Norfolk County, lower than across Massachusetts (30.5%).
Homes in two-unit buildings: 6.2% (±0.4 points) in Norfolk County, lower than across Massachusetts (9.3%).
Homes in three- or four-unit buildings: 6.0% (±0.4 points) in Norfolk County, lower than across Massachusetts (10.7%).
Detached houses: 56.6% (±0.7 points) in Norfolk County, higher than across Massachusetts (51.1%).
Places in Norfolk County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy | 102,114 | 68.4% | 54.8% |
| Brookline (community) | 63,266 | 85.9% | 53.1% |
| Brookline | 63,266 | 85.9% | 53.1% |
| Weymouth Town | 58,505 | 70.9% | 32.6% |
| Braintree Town | 38,899 | 74.7% | 22.4% |
| Randolph Town | 34,878 | 69.6% | 28.7% |
| Franklin Town | 33,154 | 41.2% | 21.8% |
| Needham (community) | 32,459 | 63.8% | 16.9% |
| Needham | 32,459 | 63.8% | 16.9% |
| Norwood (community) | 31,542 | 71.4% | 46.0% |
| Norwood | 31,542 | 71.4% | 46.0% |
| Wellesley (community) | 30,347 | 71.6% | 15.6% |
| Wellesley | 30,347 | 71.6% | 15.6% |
| Stoughton | 29,225 | 71.1% | 25.9% |
| Milton (community) | 28,587 | 81.4% | 14.8% |
Counties in Massachusetts with a similar number of masonry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Norfolk County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol County | 56 | 2.3 | −0.1 |
| Middlesex County | 151 | 2.3 | −0.1 |
| Dukes County | 4 | 2.2 | −0.1 |
| Essex County | 83 | 2.5 | +0.1 |
| Worcester County | 96 | 2.7 | +0.3 |
| Berkshire County | 19 | 2.7 | +0.3 |
Licenses for masons in Massachusetts
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 Norfolk County
How many masonry contractor businesses are in Norfolk County?
The Census Bureau counts 70 masonry contractor businesses with employees in Norfolk County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do masons make in Norfolk County?
Pay is published by state: across Massachusetts, masons earn a median of $94,370 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do masons need a license in Norfolk County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Massachusetts, and a city or county in Norfolk 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 Massachusetts (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 — Norfolk County, Massachusetts
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