Masons in Sussex County, New Jersey
Sussex County, New Jersey has 18 masonry contractor businesses with employees, employing 37 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.9 across New Jersey.
Sussex County ranks 4 of 21 counties in New Jersey for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $57,162 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
- 37
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.9
Masons in Sussex County: businesses and jobs
| Sussex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 18 | 712 | 18,258 |
| Their employees | 37 | 4,058 | 139,844 |
| Annual payroll | $2,115,000 | $232,580,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.9 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
The homes behind the work in Sussex County
| Sussex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 14.1% (±1.2 points) | 17.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes in two-unit buildings | 2.6% (±0.5 points) | 8.6% | 3.4% |
| Homes in three- or four-unit buildings | 2.9% (±0.5 points) | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Detached houses | 78.0% (±1.1 points) | 52.6% | 61.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 14.1% (±1.2 points) in Sussex County, lower than across New Jersey (17.4%).
Homes in two-unit buildings: 2.6% (±0.5 points) in Sussex County, lower than across New Jersey (8.6%).
Homes in three- or four-unit buildings: 2.9% (±0.5 points) in Sussex County, lower than across New Jersey (6.1%).
Detached houses: 78.0% (±1.1 points) in Sussex County, higher than across New Jersey (52.6%).
Places in Sussex County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Township | 22,605 | 57.6% | 8.1% |
| Sparta Township | 20,077 | 57.2% | 12.6% |
| Hopatcong Borough | 14,565 | 83.0% | 12.9% |
| Wantage Township | 10,941 | 53.7% | 17.9% |
| Lake Mohawk | 9,508 | 72.3% | 15.5% |
| Newton Town | 8,369 | 76.7% | 40.7% |
| Hardyston Township | 8,322 | 45.0% | 20.3% |
| Byram Township | 8,119 | 77.0% | 5.2% |
| Andover Township | 5,801 | 56.5% | 8.5% |
| Frankford Township | 5,322 | 61.9% | 8.7% |
| Franklin Borough | 4,968 | 72.8% | 43.8% |
| Hampton Township | 4,912 | 52.7% | 13.5% |
| Stillwater Township | 4,052 | 77.2% | 9.9% |
| Highland Lakes | 3,852 | 76.9% | 6.9% |
| Montague Township | 3,833 | 50.0% | 18.8% |
Counties in New Jersey with a similar number of masonry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Sussex County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris County | 58 | 2.9 | +0.0 |
| Cumberland County | 16 | 2.8 | −0.1 |
| Hunterdon County | 16 | 3.1 | +0.2 |
| Union County | 55 | 2.6 | −0.3 |
| Somerset County | 32 | 2.4 | −0.5 |
| Essex County | 79 | 2.3 | −0.5 |
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 Sussex County
How many masonry contractor businesses are in Sussex County?
The Census Bureau counts 18 masonry contractor businesses with employees in Sussex County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do masons make in Sussex 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 Sussex County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New Jersey, and a city or county in Sussex 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 — Sussex County, New Jersey
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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.
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