Masons in Ottawa County, Michigan
Ottawa County, Michigan has 34 masonry contractor businesses with employees, employing 138 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.2 across Michigan.
Ottawa County ranks 9 of 43 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $71,000 per employee a year.
Across Michigan, masons earn a median of $62,970 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 34
- Their employees
- 138
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.9
Masons in Ottawa County: businesses and jobs
| Ottawa County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 34 | 562 | 18,258 |
| Their employees | 138 | 3,819 | 139,844 |
| Annual payroll | $9,798,000 | $279,544,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.9 | 1.2 | 1.3 |
The homes behind the work in Ottawa County
| Ottawa County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 8.8% (±0.6 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in two-unit buildings | 2.2% (±0.4 points) | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Homes in three- or four-unit buildings | 3.4% (±0.5 points) | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| Detached houses | 69.7% (±0.9 points) | 72.0% | 61.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 8.8% (±0.6 points) in Ottawa County, lower than across Michigan (14.6%).
Homes in three- or four-unit buildings: 3.4% (±0.5 points) in Ottawa County, higher than across Michigan (2.6%).
Detached houses: 69.7% (±0.9 points) in Ottawa County, lower than across Michigan (72.0%).
Places in Ottawa County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Charter Township | 54,965 | 39.1% | 17.4% |
| Holland Charter Township | 39,637 | 26.2% | 28.8% |
| Holland | 34,423 | 63.1% | 32.2% |
| Allendale | 26,679 | 16.4% | 47.2% |
| Allendale Charter Township | 26,540 | 16.1% | 36.5% |
| Park Township (Ottawa County) | 18,901 | 43.0% | 5.6% |
| Grand Haven Charter Township | 18,866 | 33.1% | 16.3% |
| Jenison | 17,582 | 75.0% | 12.1% |
| Spring Lake Township | 15,517 | 42.0% | 18.8% |
| Zeeland Charter Township | 12,137 | 20.0% | 5.4% |
| Grand Haven | 10,996 | 71.8% | 31.7% |
| Jamestown Charter Township | 10,039 | 23.4% | 13.8% |
| Tallmadge Charter Township | 9,027 | 39.9% | 18.5% |
| Hudsonville | 7,769 | 47.0% | 13.8% |
| Blendon Township | 7,357 | 40.3% | 12.5% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of masonry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Ottawa County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlevoix County | 5 | 2.8 | −0.1 |
| Chippewa County | 6 | 2.9 | +0.1 |
| Ionia County | 7 | 2.8 | −0.1 |
| Isabella County | 8 | 2.8 | −0.1 |
| Sanilac County | 6 | 2.8 | −0.1 |
| St. Clair County | 20 | 2.7 | −0.1 |
Licenses for masons in Michigan
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 Ottawa County
How many masonry contractor businesses are in Ottawa County?
The Census Bureau counts 34 masonry contractor businesses with employees in Ottawa County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do masons make in Ottawa County?
Pay is published by state: across Michigan, masons earn a median of $62,970 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do masons need a license in Ottawa County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Ottawa 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 Michigan (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 — Ottawa County, Michigan
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