Masons in Union County, Pennsylvania
Union County, Pennsylvania has 8 masonry contractor businesses with employees, employing 23 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.8 across Pennsylvania.
Union County ranks 1 of 49 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $38,565 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
- 8
- Their employees
- 23
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.9
Masons in Union County: businesses and jobs
| Union County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 8 | 1,053 | 18,258 |
| Their employees | 23 | 6,451 | 139,844 |
| Annual payroll | $887,000 | $417,617,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.9 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
The homes behind the work in Union County
| Union County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 23.6% (±2.2 points) | 25.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes in two-unit buildings | 4.3% (±1.1 points) | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Homes in three- or four-unit buildings | 2.4% (±0.7 points) | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Detached houses | 71.9% (±2.5 points) | 56.6% | 61.3% |
Homes in three- or four-unit buildings: 2.4% (±0.7 points) in Union County, lower than across Pennsylvania (4.0%).
Detached houses: 71.9% (±2.5 points) in Union County, higher than across Pennsylvania (56.6%).
Places in Union County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Buffalo Township | 7,464 | 55.9% | 17.0% |
| Lewisburg | 5,257 | 89.9% | 58.9% |
| White Deer Township | 4,402 | 52.2% | 8.4% |
| Gregg Township (Union County) | 4,010 | 67.7% | 20.3% |
| Kelly Township | 3,765 | 41.9% | 38.7% |
| Buffalo Township (Union County) | 3,584 | 50.4% | 42.6% |
| Mifflinburg | 3,473 | 71.4% | 34.3% |
| West Buffalo Township | 2,862 | 34.8% | 21.8% |
| Limestone Township (Union County) | 1,894 | 42.3% | 8.5% |
| Linntown | 1,764 | 69.9% | 33.6% |
| Hartley Township | 1,701 | 63.4% | 20.5% |
| Union Township (Union County) | 1,607 | 54.9% | 13.9% |
| Lewis Township (Union County) | 1,408 | 55.4% | 24.4% |
| New Berlin | 781 | 68.3% | 13.0% |
| Hartleton | 248 | 82.9% | 26.2% |
Counties in Pennsylvania with a similar number of masonry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Union County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mifflin County | 10 | 4.7 | −0.3 |
| Lawrence County | 18 | 4.5 | −0.4 |
| Lancaster County | 92 | 4.2 | −0.7 |
| Fulton County | 3 | 4.2 | −0.7 |
| Wayne County | 13 | 4.0 | −0.9 |
| Bucks County | 93 | 3.6 | −1.3 |
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 Union County
How many masonry contractor businesses are in Union County?
The Census Bureau counts 8 masonry contractor businesses with employees in Union County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do masons make in Union 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 Union County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Union 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 — Union County, Pennsylvania
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