Masons in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania has 11 masonry contractor businesses with employees, employing 27 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.8 across Pennsylvania.
Schuylkill County ranks 29 of 49 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $66,963 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
- 11
- Their employees
- 27
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.6
Masons in Schuylkill County: businesses and jobs
| Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 11 | 1,053 | 18,258 |
| Their employees | 27 | 6,451 | 139,844 |
| Annual payroll | $1,808,000 | $417,617,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
The homes behind the work in Schuylkill County
| Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 46.7% (±1.4 points) | 25.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes in two-unit buildings | 2.7% (±0.5 points) | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Homes in three- or four-unit buildings | 4.0% (±0.6 points) | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Detached houses | 58.0% (±1.1 points) | 56.6% | 61.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 46.7% (±1.4 points) in Schuylkill County, higher than across Pennsylvania (25.0%).
Homes in two-unit buildings: 2.7% (±0.5 points) in Schuylkill County, lower than across Pennsylvania (4.3%).
Detached houses: 58.0% (±1.1 points) in Schuylkill County, higher than across Pennsylvania (56.6%).
Places in Schuylkill County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottsville | 13,364 | 88.0% | 42.9% |
| Tamaqua | 6,924 | 92.8% | 50.0% |
| Wayne Township (Schuylkill County) | 5,277 | 49.5% | 8.5% |
| Schuylkill Haven | 5,253 | 86.3% | 33.4% |
| Butler Township (Schuylkill County) | 4,972 | 71.4% | 10.8% |
| West Penn Township | 4,451 | 49.3% | 14.0% |
| Minersville | 4,396 | 93.5% | 51.2% |
| Shenandoah | 4,146 | 91.1% | 32.6% |
| North Manheim Township | 4,136 | 63.8% | 12.6% |
| Pine Grove Township (Schuylkill County) | 4,049 | 60.7% | 16.8% |
| Frackville | 3,878 | 83.5% | 26.3% |
| Mahanoy City | 3,507 | 94.3% | 42.8% |
| Rush Township (Schuylkill County) | 3,456 | 74.3% | 9.6% |
| Hegins Township | 3,352 | 80.8% | 10.2% |
| West Brunswick Township | 3,291 | 67.3% | 18.7% |
Counties in Pennsylvania with a similar number of masonry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Schuylkill County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset County | 6 | 1.6 | −0.0 |
| Bradford County | 5 | 1.7 | +0.1 |
| Northampton County | 22 | 1.7 | +0.1 |
| Luzerne County | 23 | 1.5 | −0.1 |
| Centre County | 10 | 1.5 | −0.1 |
| Lehigh County | 27 | 1.8 | +0.2 |
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 Schuylkill County
How many masonry contractor businesses are in Schuylkill County?
The Census Bureau counts 11 masonry contractor businesses with employees in Schuylkill County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do masons make in Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Schuylkill 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 — Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
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Figures last updated on .