Masons in Swift County, Minnesota
Swift County, Minnesota has 3 masonry contractor businesses with employees, employing 2 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.0 across Minnesota.
Swift County ranks 1 of 41 counties in Minnesota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $68,500 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
- 3
- Their employees
- 2
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.4
Masons in Swift County: businesses and jobs
| Swift County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 498 | 18,258 |
| Their employees | 2 | 2,550 | 139,844 |
| Annual payroll | $137,000 | $233,659,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.4 | 2.0 | 1.3 |
The homes behind the work in Swift County
| Swift County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 28.9% (±2.4 points) | 15.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in two-unit buildings | 1.7% (±1.0 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Homes in three- or four-unit buildings | 2.3% (±1.3 points) | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| Detached houses | 79.1% (±2.2 points) | 66.0% | 61.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 28.9% (±2.4 points) in Swift County, higher than across Minnesota (15.6%).
Detached houses: 79.1% (±2.2 points) in Swift County, higher than across Minnesota (66.0%).
Places in Swift County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benson | 3,441 | 63.6% | 38.2% |
| Appleton | 1,393 | 78.8% | 31.5% |
| Kerkhoven | 802 | 62.6% | 33.3% |
| Torning Township | 402 | 71.1% | 7.1% |
| Murdock | 331 | 75.3% | 17.9% |
| Cashel Township | 294 | 27.4% | 63.7% |
| Benson Township | 261 | 77.5% | 11.1% |
| Dublin Township | 260 | 64.0% | 23.8% |
| Pillsbury Township | 259 | 70.3% | 14.0% |
| Appleton Township | 248 | 88.9% | 2.9% |
| Hayes Township | 175 | 69.9% | 6.8% |
| Camp Lake Township | 159 | 70.7% | 23.0% |
| Clontarf Township | 158 | 80.4% | 3.6% |
| Six Mile Grove Township | 155 | 73.6% | 17.4% |
| Kerkhoven Township | 153 | 63.0% | 10.8% |
Counties in Minnesota with a similar number of masonry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Swift County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County | 10 | 5.7 | −0.7 |
| Dodge County | 4 | 4.7 | −1.7 |
| Meeker County | 5 | 4.7 | −1.7 |
| Pine County | 8 | 4.6 | −1.7 |
| Mille Lacs County | 6 | 4.6 | −1.8 |
| Kandiyohi County | 9 | 4.4 | −1.9 |
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 Swift County
How many masonry contractor businesses are in Swift County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 masonry contractor businesses with employees in Swift County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do masons make in Swift 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 Swift County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Minnesota, and a city or county in Swift 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 — Swift County, Minnesota
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