Masons in Ashland County, Wisconsin
Ashland County, Wisconsin has 3 masonry contractor businesses with employees, employing 6 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.4 across Wisconsin.
Ashland County ranks 6 of 42 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $38,000 per employee a year.
Across Wisconsin, masons earn a median of $78,700 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 3
- Their employees
- 6
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.2
Masons in Ashland County: businesses and jobs
| Ashland County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 399 | 18,258 |
| Their employees | 6 | 2,168 | 139,844 |
| Annual payroll | $228,000 | $149,238,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.2 | 1.4 | 1.3 |
The homes behind the work in Ashland County
| Ashland County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 25.4% (±2.4 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes in two-unit buildings | 4.4% (±1.1 points) | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| Homes in three- or four-unit buildings | 2.5% (±1.1 points) | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Detached houses | 77.0% (±1.7 points) | 66.2% | 61.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 25.4% (±2.4 points) in Ashland County, higher than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Homes in two-unit buildings: 4.4% (±1.1 points) in Ashland County, lower than across Wisconsin (5.9%).
Detached houses: 77.0% (±1.7 points) in Ashland County, higher than across Wisconsin (66.2%).
Places in Ashland County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland | 7,902 | 76.8% | 37.3% |
| Town of Sanborn | 1,146 | 34.4% | 38.5% |
| Town of White River | 1,145 | 40.5% | 15.5% |
| Mellen | 681 | 82.8% | 20.1% |
| Town of Ashland | 654 | 49.9% | 11.4% |
| Town of Morse | 608 | 51.8% | 1.6% |
| Town of Gingles | 594 | 41.0% | 4.0% |
| Town of Marengo | 577 | 46.1% | 6.1% |
| Town of Agenda | 492 | 61.2% | 4.8% |
| Butternut | 465 | 82.6% | 41.7% |
| Town of Jacobs | 423 | 69.0% | 15.8% |
| Town of Gordon (Ashland County) | 403 | 46.3% | 5.8% |
| Town of Chippewa | 366 | 58.5% | 4.2% |
| Town of La Pointe | 321 | 39.2% | 10.1% |
| Town of Peeksville | 160 | 69.8% | 6.9% |
Counties in Wisconsin with a similar number of masonry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Ashland County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor County | 3 | 3.1 | −0.0 |
| Washburn County | 4 | 3.1 | −0.1 |
| Sauk County | 9 | 2.9 | −0.3 |
| Dodge County | 11 | 2.9 | −0.3 |
| Vernon County | 4 | 2.8 | −0.3 |
| Vilas County | 7 | 2.8 | −0.4 |
Licenses for masons in Wisconsin
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 Ashland County
How many masonry contractor businesses are in Ashland County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 masonry contractor businesses with employees in Ashland County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do masons make in Ashland County?
Pay is published by state: across Wisconsin, masons earn a median of $78,700 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do masons need a license in Ashland County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Ashland 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 Wisconsin (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 — Ashland County, Wisconsin
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