Masons in Rowan County, North Carolina
Rowan County, North Carolina has 10 masonry contractor businesses with employees, employing 77 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.3 across North Carolina.
Rowan County ranks 28 of 57 counties in North Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $62,221 per employee a year.
Across North Carolina, masons earn a median of $48,420 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 10
- Their employees
- 77
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.5
Masons in Rowan County: businesses and jobs
| Rowan County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 10 | 655 | 18,258 |
| Their employees | 77 | 4,757 | 139,844 |
| Annual payroll | $4,791,000 | $255,533,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
The homes behind the work in Rowan County
| Rowan County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.5% (±1.0 points) | 4.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes in two-unit buildings | 3.1% (±0.7 points) | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Homes in three- or four-unit buildings | 2.0% (±0.5 points) | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Detached houses | 71.8% (±1.4 points) | 65.3% | 61.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 10.5% (±1.0 points) in Rowan County, higher than across North Carolina (4.9%).
Homes in two-unit buildings: 3.1% (±0.7 points) in Rowan County, higher than across North Carolina (2.0%).
Homes in three- or four-unit buildings: 2.0% (±0.5 points) in Rowan County, lower than across North Carolina (2.7%).
Detached houses: 71.8% (±1.4 points) in Rowan County, higher than across North Carolina (65.3%).
Places in Rowan County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 35,825 | 55.0% | 48.2% |
| China Grove | 4,530 | 64.7% | 34.7% |
| Landis | 3,765 | 44.2% | 14.3% |
| Spencer | 3,349 | 75.9% | 27.3% |
| Enochville | 3,321 | 64.8% | 38.9% |
| Granite Quarry | 3,043 | 46.5% | 21.0% |
| Rockwell | 2,782 | 40.5% | 31.7% |
| East Spencer | 1,434 | 74.0% | 47.1% |
| Cleveland | 1,080 | 47.3% | 21.0% |
| Faith | 917 | 31.4% | 13.4% |
Counties in North Carolina with a similar number of masonry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Rowan County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston County | 14 | 1.5 | −0.0 |
| Sampson County | 4 | 1.5 | +0.0 |
| Henderson County | 9 | 1.6 | +0.0 |
| Lincoln County | 6 | 1.5 | −0.0 |
| Richmond County | 3 | 1.5 | −0.0 |
| Wake County | 78 | 1.6 | +0.0 |
Licenses for masons in North Carolina
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 Rowan County
How many masonry contractor businesses are in Rowan County?
The Census Bureau counts 10 masonry contractor businesses with employees in Rowan County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do masons make in Rowan County?
Pay is published by state: across North Carolina, masons earn a median of $48,420 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do masons need a license in Rowan County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by North Carolina, and a city or county in Rowan 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 North Carolina (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 — Rowan County, North Carolina
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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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