Masons in Blair County, Pennsylvania
Blair County, Pennsylvania has 16 masonry contractor businesses with employees, employing 215 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.8 across Pennsylvania.
Blair County ranks 12 of 49 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $34,237 per employee a year.
Across Pennsylvania, masons earn a median of $67,220 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 16
- Their employees
- 215
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.9
Masons in Blair County: businesses and jobs
| Blair County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 16 | 1,053 | 18,258 |
| Their employees | 215 | 6,451 | 139,844 |
| Annual payroll | $7,361,000 | $417,617,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.9 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
The homes behind the work in Blair County
| Blair County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 30.8% (±1.4 points) | 25.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes in two-unit buildings | 4.6% (±0.7 points) | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Homes in three- or four-unit buildings | 4.5% (±0.8 points) | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Detached houses | 71.2% (±1.1 points) | 56.6% | 61.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 30.8% (±1.4 points) in Blair County, higher than across Pennsylvania (25.0%).
Detached houses: 71.2% (±1.1 points) in Blair County, higher than across Pennsylvania (56.6%).
Places in Blair County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona | 43,196 | 90.8% | 36.1% |
| Logan Township (Blair County) | 12,318 | 62.5% | 16.7% |
| Frankstown Township | 7,395 | 54.2% | 16.7% |
| Allegheny Township (Blair County) | 6,597 | 51.8% | 24.1% |
| Antis Township | 6,412 | 66.7% | 19.7% |
| Hollidaysburg | 5,558 | 75.5% | 33.2% |
| Tyrone | 5,377 | 89.4% | 39.9% |
| Blair Township | 4,726 | 51.2% | 22.2% |
| Greenfield Township (Blair County) | 3,736 | 61.3% | 26.9% |
| Snyder Township (Blair County) | 3,316 | 71.2% | 13.0% |
| Freedom Township (Blair County) | 2,968 | 70.7% | 17.6% |
| Greenwood | 2,853 | 63.5% | 21.5% |
| Penn Farms | 2,508 | 19.7% | 27.9% |
| North Woodbury Township | 2,490 | 38.1% | 24.9% |
| Taylor Township (Blair County) | 2,452 | 57.9% | 21.9% |
Counties in Pennsylvania with a similar number of masonry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Blair County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester County | 62 | 2.9 | +0.1 |
| Montgomery County | 104 | 3.0 | +0.1 |
| Washington County | 30 | 3.1 | +0.2 |
| Delaware County | 60 | 2.6 | −0.3 |
| Erie County | 30 | 2.5 | −0.4 |
| Perry County | 5 | 2.5 | −0.4 |
Licenses for masons in Pennsylvania
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 Blair County
How many masonry contractor businesses are in Blair County?
The Census Bureau counts 16 masonry contractor businesses with employees in Blair County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do masons make in Blair County?
Pay is published by state: across Pennsylvania, masons earn a median of $67,220 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do masons need a license in Blair County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Blair 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 Pennsylvania (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 — Blair County, Pennsylvania
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