Masons in Blue Earth County, Minnesota
Blue Earth County, Minnesota has 12 masonry contractor businesses with employees, employing 18 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.0 across Minnesota.
Blue Earth County ranks 11 of 41 counties in Minnesota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $83,667 per employee a year.
Across Minnesota, masons earn a median of $89,170 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 12
- Their employees
- 18
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.0
Masons in Blue Earth County: businesses and jobs
| Blue Earth County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 12 | 498 | 18,258 |
| Their employees | 18 | 2,550 | 139,844 |
| Annual payroll | $1,506,000 | $233,659,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1.3 |
The homes behind the work in Blue Earth County
| Blue Earth County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 18.4% (±1.3 points) | 15.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in two-unit buildings | 2.7% (±0.7 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Homes in three- or four-unit buildings | 3.9% (±0.8 points) | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| Detached houses | 58.2% (±1.8 points) | 66.0% | 61.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 18.4% (±1.3 points) in Blue Earth County, higher than across Minnesota (15.6%).
Homes in three- or four-unit buildings: 3.9% (±0.8 points) in Blue Earth County, higher than across Minnesota (2.1%).
Detached houses: 58.2% (±1.8 points) in Blue Earth County, lower than across Minnesota (66.0%).
Places in Blue Earth County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato | 45,473 | 48.2% | 50.0% |
| Eagle Lake | 3,281 | 33.4% | 35.6% |
| Lake Crystal | 2,606 | 65.3% | 16.7% |
| Mankato Township | 1,748 | 41.7% | 7.4% |
| Mapleton | 1,728 | 79.0% | 24.0% |
| South Bend Township | 1,458 | 72.0% | 30.4% |
| Madison Lake | 1,322 | 43.6% | 31.1% |
| Decoria Township | 1,314 | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Rapidan Township | 941 | 70.9% | 13.6% |
| Lime Township | 889 | 49.5% | 13.6% |
| Le Ray Township | 780 | 46.4% | 5.1% |
| St. Clair | 710 | 62.0% | 5.5% |
| Jamestown Township | 696 | 33.8% | 6.5% |
| Garden City Township | 652 | 51.6% | 12.0% |
| Amboy | 602 | 92.5% | 13.8% |
Counties in Minnesota with a similar number of masonry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Blue Earth County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isanti County | 7 | 4.1 | +0.0 |
| Scott County | 22 | 3.9 | −0.1 |
| Kanabec County | 3 | 3.8 | −0.2 |
| Brown County | 5 | 4.2 | +0.2 |
| Waseca County | 3 | 3.8 | −0.2 |
| Sherburne County | 14 | 3.8 | −0.2 |
Licenses for masons in Minnesota
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 Blue Earth County
How many masonry contractor businesses are in Blue Earth County?
The Census Bureau counts 12 masonry contractor businesses with employees in Blue Earth County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do masons make in Blue Earth County?
Pay is published by state: across Minnesota, masons earn a median of $89,170 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do masons need a license in Blue Earth County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Minnesota, and a city or county in Blue Earth 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 Minnesota (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 — Blue Earth County, Minnesota
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