Masons in Herkimer County, New York
Herkimer County, New York has 5 masonry contractor businesses with employees, employing 6 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.8 across New York.
Herkimer County ranks 28 of 52 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $76,500 per employee a year.
Across New York, masons earn a median of $77,600 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 5
- Their employees
- 6
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.5
Masons in Herkimer County: businesses and jobs
| Herkimer County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 1,535 | 18,258 |
| Their employees | 6 | 10,064 | 139,844 |
| Annual payroll | $459,000 | $770,404,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
The homes behind the work in Herkimer County
| Herkimer County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 39.2% (±2.2 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes in two-unit buildings | 6.5% (±0.8 points) | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| Homes in three- or four-unit buildings | 5.1% (±1.0 points) | 6.9% | 4.3% |
| Detached houses | 72.2% (±1.6 points) | 41.2% | 61.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 39.2% (±2.2 points) in Herkimer County, higher than across New York (30.3%).
Homes in two-unit buildings: 6.5% (±0.8 points) in Herkimer County, lower than across New York (9.6%).
Homes in three- or four-unit buildings: 5.1% (±1.0 points) in Herkimer County, lower than across New York (6.9%).
Detached houses: 72.2% (±1.6 points) in Herkimer County, higher than across New York (41.2%).
Places in Herkimer County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of German Flatts | 12,134 | 89.5% | 29.2% |
| Town of Herkimer | 9,534 | 85.2% | 40.4% |
| Village of Ilion | 7,593 | 96.3% | 33.8% |
| Village of Herkimer | 7,566 | 86.6% | 47.4% |
| Town of Frankfort | 6,931 | 74.1% | 16.0% |
| Little Falls | 4,550 | 95.2% | 34.4% |
| Town of Schuyler | 3,280 | 42.2% | 17.2% |
| Town of Manheim | 3,058 | 80.6% | 26.7% |
| Village of Mohawk | 2,520 | 93.9% | 28.3% |
| Village of Frankfort | 2,503 | 84.9% | 24.3% |
| Town of Russia | 2,272 | 74.1% | 10.3% |
| Town of Salisbury | 1,933 | 63.4% | 8.6% |
| Town of Winfield | 1,874 | 64.3% | 19.8% |
| Village of Dolgeville | 1,874 | 87.5% | 40.4% |
| Town of Fairfield | 1,801 | 60.7% | 6.0% |
Counties in New York with a similar number of masonry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Herkimer County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara County | 15 | 1.5 | −0.0 |
| Albany County | 22 | 1.5 | −0.1 |
| Sullivan County | 8 | 1.6 | +0.1 |
| Saratoga County | 18 | 1.6 | +0.1 |
| Cortland County | 3 | 1.4 | −0.1 |
| Orange County | 21 | 1.4 | −0.1 |
Licenses for masons in New York
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 Herkimer County
How many masonry contractor businesses are in Herkimer County?
The Census Bureau counts 5 masonry contractor businesses with employees in Herkimer County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do masons make in Herkimer County?
Pay is published by state: across New York, masons earn a median of $77,600 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do masons need a license in Herkimer County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Herkimer 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 York (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 — Herkimer County, New York
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