Masons in Benton County, Washington
Benton County, Washington has 12 masonry contractor businesses with employees, employing 130 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.0 across Washington.
Benton County ranks 10 of 21 counties in Washington for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $76,838 per employee a year.
Across Washington, masons earn a median of $92,910 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 12
- Their employees
- 130
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.4
Masons in Benton County: businesses and jobs
| Benton County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 12 | 347 | 18,258 |
| Their employees | 130 | 2,196 | 139,844 |
| Annual payroll | $9,989,000 | $166,642,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.4 | 1.0 | 1.3 |
The homes behind the work in Benton County
| Benton County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.5% (±0.5 points) | 9.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes in two-unit buildings | 3.7% (±0.6 points) | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Homes in three- or four-unit buildings | 4.0% (±0.7 points) | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Detached houses | 63.0% (±1.3 points) | 61.9% | 61.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 2.5% (±0.5 points) in Benton County, lower than across Washington (9.6%).
Homes in two-unit buildings: 3.7% (±0.6 points) in Benton County, higher than across Washington (2.3%).
Places in Benton County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick | 85,295 | 51.1% | 38.7% |
| Richland | 62,753 | 47.1% | 35.6% |
| West Richland | 17,586 | 20.2% | 16.6% |
| Prosser | 6,305 | 54.5% | 45.6% |
| Finley | 5,634 | 41.1% | 17.0% |
| Benton City | 3,695 | 28.7% | 27.5% |
Counties in Washington with a similar number of masonry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Benton County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County | 31 | 1.5 | +0.1 |
| Jefferson County | 3 | 1.5 | +0.1 |
| Yakima County | 12 | 1.3 | −0.1 |
| Douglas County | 3 | 1.7 | +0.2 |
| Walla Walla County | 3 | 1.2 | −0.3 |
| Island County | 5 | 1.2 | −0.3 |
Licenses for masons in Washington
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 Benton County
How many masonry contractor businesses are in Benton County?
The Census Bureau counts 12 masonry contractor businesses with employees in Benton County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do masons make in Benton County?
Pay is published by state: across Washington, masons earn a median of $92,910 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do masons need a license in Benton County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Washington, and a city or county in Benton 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 Washington (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 — Benton County, Washington
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