Masons in Cape May County, New Jersey
Cape May County, New Jersey has 18 masonry contractor businesses with employees, employing 72 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.9 across New Jersey.
Cape May County ranks 12 of 21 counties in New Jersey for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $41,514 per employee a year.
Across New Jersey, masons earn a median of $75,300 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 18
- Their employees
- 72
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.8
Masons in Cape May County: businesses and jobs
| Cape May County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 18 | 712 | 18,258 |
| Their employees | 72 | 4,058 | 139,844 |
| Annual payroll | $2,989,000 | $232,580,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
The homes behind the work in Cape May County
| Cape May County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 12.6% (±0.7 points) | 17.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes in two-unit buildings | 7.3% (±0.6 points) | 8.6% | 3.4% |
| Homes in three- or four-unit buildings | 3.0% (±0.4 points) | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Detached houses | 51.7% (±1.0 points) | 52.6% | 61.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 12.6% (±0.7 points) in Cape May County, lower than across New Jersey (17.4%).
Homes in two-unit buildings: 7.3% (±0.6 points) in Cape May County, lower than across New Jersey (8.6%).
Homes in three- or four-unit buildings: 3.0% (±0.4 points) in Cape May County, lower than across New Jersey (6.1%).
Places in Cape May County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Township | 21,956 | 58.6% | 16.0% |
| Middle Township | 20,277 | 42.3% | 19.3% |
| Upper Township | 12,525 | 45.5% | 4.9% |
| Ocean City | 11,261 | 42.4% | 27.3% |
| Villas | 9,735 | 73.4% | 9.3% |
| Dennis Township | 6,205 | 60.0% | 11.8% |
| Cape May Court House | 5,628 | 47.8% | 33.6% |
| Wildwood | 5,130 | 52.8% | 56.5% |
| North Cape May | 3,731 | 78.6% | 26.4% |
| North Wildwood | 3,602 | 60.5% | 16.3% |
| Rio Grande | 3,485 | 40.0% | 25.7% |
| Wildwood Crest Borough | 3,077 | 60.0% | 18.7% |
| Cape May | 2,767 | 68.7% | 35.5% |
| Whitesboro | 2,766 | 34.5% | 4.3% |
| Palermo | 2,696 | 43.7% | 2.1% |
Counties in New Jersey with a similar number of masonry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Cape May County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean County | 54 | 1.8 | +0.0 |
| Atlantic County | 23 | 1.7 | −0.1 |
| Gloucester County | 20 | 1.7 | −0.1 |
| Monmouth County | 44 | 1.6 | −0.2 |
| Middlesex County | 46 | 1.4 | −0.4 |
| Salem County | 4 | 1.4 | −0.4 |
Licenses for masons in New Jersey
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 Cape May County
How many masonry contractor businesses are in Cape May County?
The Census Bureau counts 18 masonry contractor businesses with employees in Cape May County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do masons make in Cape May County?
Pay is published by state: across New Jersey, masons earn a median of $75,300 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do masons need a license in Cape May County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New Jersey, and a city or county in Cape May 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 New Jersey (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 — Cape May County, New Jersey
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