Masons in Kent County, Rhode Island
Kent County, Rhode Island has 16 masonry contractor businesses with employees, employing 20 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.3 across Rhode Island.
Kent County ranks 4 of 5 counties in Rhode Island for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $106,550 per employee a year.
Across Rhode Island, masons earn a median of $55,730 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 16
- Their employees
- 20
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.1
Masons in Kent County: businesses and jobs
| Kent County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 16 | 113 | 18,258 |
| Their employees | 20 | 492 | 139,844 |
| Annual payroll | $2,131,000 | $35,928,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.1 | 2.3 | 1.3 |
The homes behind the work in Kent County
| Kent County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 19.9% (±1.4 points) | 30.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes in two-unit buildings | 5.9% (±0.8 points) | 10.4% | 3.4% |
| Homes in three- or four-unit buildings | 4.4% (±0.8 points) | 11.6% | 4.3% |
| Detached houses | 67.1% (±1.3 points) | 55.7% | 61.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 19.9% (±1.4 points) in Kent County, lower than across Rhode Island (30.1%).
Homes in two-unit buildings: 5.9% (±0.8 points) in Kent County, lower than across Rhode Island (10.4%).
Homes in three- or four-unit buildings: 4.4% (±0.8 points) in Kent County, lower than across Rhode Island (11.6%).
Detached houses: 67.1% (±1.3 points) in Kent County, higher than across Rhode Island (55.7%).
Places in Kent County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick | 83,175 | 77.1% | 26.7% |
| Coventry | 35,907 | 61.3% | 18.0% |
| West Warwick | 31,173 | 67.5% | 43.0% |
| East Greenwich | 14,554 | 55.1% | 16.5% |
| West Greenwich | 6,647 | 26.6% | 12.7% |
Counties in Rhode Island with a similar number of masonry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Kent County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 15 | 2.3 | +0.2 |
| Providence County | 64 | 2.3 | +0.2 |
| Newport County | 8 | 1.8 | −0.3 |
| Bristol County | 10 | 4.6 | +2.5 |
Licenses for masons in Rhode Island
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 Kent County
How many masonry contractor businesses are in Kent County?
The Census Bureau counts 16 masonry contractor businesses with employees in Kent County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do masons make in Kent County?
Pay is published by state: across Rhode Island, masons earn a median of $55,730 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do masons need a license in Kent County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Rhode Island, and a city or county in Kent 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 Rhode Island (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 — Kent County, Rhode Island
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