Masons in St. Louis County, Missouri
St. Louis County, Missouri has 65 masonry contractor businesses with employees, employing 965 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.4 across Missouri.
St. Louis County ranks 26 of 36 counties in Missouri for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $66,231 per employee a year.
Across Missouri, masons earn a median of $70,520 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 65
- Their employees
- 965
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.5
Masons in St. Louis County: businesses and jobs
| St. Louis County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 65 | 395 | 18,258 |
| Their employees | 965 | 3,402 | 139,844 |
| Annual payroll | $63,913,000 | $197,356,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.3 |
The homes behind the work in St. Louis County
| St. Louis County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 13.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes in two-unit buildings | 1.5% (±0.2 points) | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Homes in three- or four-unit buildings | 4.9% (±0.3 points) | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Detached houses | 72.0% (±0.5 points) | 70.5% | 61.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 9.7% (±0.3 points) in St. Louis County, lower than across Missouri (13.3%).
Homes in two-unit buildings: 1.5% (±0.2 points) in St. Louis County, lower than across Missouri (3.2%).
Detached houses: 72.0% (±0.5 points) in St. Louis County, higher than across Missouri (70.5%).
Places in St. Louis County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florissant | 51,773 | 89.5% | 32.9% |
| Chesterfield | 49,574 | 46.2% | 22.4% |
| Oakville | 35,333 | 44.0% | 14.0% |
| Wildwood | 35,133 | 15.4% | 8.2% |
| University City | 34,685 | 85.0% | 43.8% |
| Ballwin | 31,279 | 59.0% | 15.8% |
| Mehlville | 29,805 | 70.8% | 34.0% |
| Kirkwood | 29,363 | 70.2% | 22.8% |
| Maryland Heights | 27,880 | 61.5% | 43.2% |
| Hazelwood | 25,114 | 65.6% | 40.9% |
| Webster Groves | 23,712 | 80.4% | 23.9% |
| Old Jamestown | 20,651 | 36.8% | 12.7% |
| Affton | 19,052 | 83.2% | 19.2% |
| Creve Coeur | 18,643 | 50.6% | 39.4% |
| Concord | 18,368 | 69.3% | 14.0% |
Counties in Missouri with a similar number of masonry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from St. Louis County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper County | 8 | 1.5 | +0.0 |
| Phelps County | 3 | 1.5 | +0.0 |
| Clay County | 15 | 1.4 | −0.1 |
| Cape Girardeau County | 5 | 1.4 | −0.1 |
| Johnson County | 3 | 1.3 | −0.1 |
| Franklin County | 8 | 1.7 | +0.3 |
Licenses for masons in Missouri
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 St. Louis County
How many masonry contractor businesses are in St. Louis County?
The Census Bureau counts 65 masonry contractor businesses with employees in St. Louis County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do masons make in St. Louis County?
Pay is published by state: across Missouri, masons earn a median of $70,520 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do masons need a license in St. Louis County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Missouri, and a city or county in St. Louis 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 Missouri (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 — St. Louis County, Missouri
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
Figures last updated on .