23814/Masonry Contractors
US businesses, employees and payroll, 2017 to 2023
140K
employees, 2023
140K
employees, 2023
In 2023, 18,258 US Masonry Contractors business locations employed 139,844 people and paid $8.6 billion in annual payroll, $61,509 per employee on average. Employment was up 1.9% from 2022. California had the most employees.
Updated Oct 9, 2026 · data year 2023
Business locations
18,258
-1.2% vs 2022
Employees
139,844
+1.9% vs 2022
Annual payroll
$8.6B
+5.7% vs 2022
Average pay
$61,509
+3.7% vs 2022
Over the years
United States, 2017 to 2023
Employees
Paid employees in mid-March
Business locations
Places with paid employees
By state
Employees of Masonry Contractors in each state, 2023
Employees by state
States with the most employees
Employees and the share of all the state's jobs
| State | Business locations | Employees | Average pay | Share of state jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,300 | 14,192 | $58,704 | 0.09% |
| Texas | 883 | 12,302 | $57,001 | 0.10% |
| New York | 1,535 | 10,064 | $76,550 | 0.11% |
| Florida | 1,405 | 9,997 | $45,041 | 0.10% |
| Pennsylvania | 1,053 | 6,451 | $64,737 | 0.11% |
| Arizona | 341 | 4,988 | $54,546 | 0.17% |
| North Carolina | 655 | 4,757 | $53,717 | 0.11% |
| Maryland | 344 | 4,645 | $62,666 | 0.19% |
| Virginia | 557 | 4,409 | $54,639 | 0.12% |
| Illinois | 854 | 4,205 | $88,888 | 0.07% |
| Nevada | 126 | 4,086 | $48,922 | 0.30% |
| New Jersey | 712 | 4,058 | $57,314 | 0.10% |
| Ohio | 684 | 3,919 | $67,104 | 0.08% |
| Michigan | 562 | 3,819 | $73,198 | 0.09% |
| Massachusetts | 629 | 3,473 | $89,623 | 0.10% |
The 15 states with the most employees. Download the CSV for all 51.
Top metro areas
Metro and micro areas with the most Masonry Contractors employees, 2023
Metro areas with the most employees
| Metro area | Locations | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 1,571 | 11,259 | $70,067 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 309 | 4,698 | $66,377 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 270 | 4,018 | $59,638 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 189 | 3,892 | $62,572 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 203 | 3,510 | $55,109 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 346 | 3,501 | $52,459 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 691 | 3,380 | $93,029 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 75 | 3,321 | $48,705 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 458 | 2,822 | $76,538 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 165 | 2,263 | $54,292 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 255 | 2,195 | $79,227 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 115 | 1,974 | $76,429 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 276 | 1,817 | $97,553 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 252 | 1,811 | $52,740 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 164 | 1,804 | $64,129 |
Business size
US Masonry Contractors business locations by number of employees, 2023
Locations by size
| Employees | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 12,550 | 68.7% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,774 | 15.2% |
| 10 to 19 | 1,495 | 8.2% |
| 20 to 49 | 973 | 5.3% |
| 50 to 99 | 305 | 1.7% |
| 100 to 249 | 125 | 0.7% |
| 250 to 499 | 29 | 0.2% |
| 500 to 999 | 7 | 0.0% |
| 1,000 or more | Not published | - |
Related industries
Masonry Contractors and the 1 industry directly below it
Part of Construction 23Specialty Trade Contractors 238Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors 2381
| Code | Industry | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 238140 | Masonry Contractors | 139,844 | $61,509 |
Questions and answers
How many people work in Masonry Contractors in the US?
139,844 people worked at 18,258 US Masonry Contractors business locations in 2023, up 1.9% from 2022. That is 0.10% of all US private-sector employees.
What is the average pay in Masonry Contractors?
$61,509 a year per employee in 2023, from $8.6 billion in annual payroll (up 3.7% from 2022). The average across all US industries was $68,342.
Which state has the most Masonry Contractors jobs?
California had the most, with 14,192 employees in 2023, followed by Texas (12,302) and New York (10,064).
Which metro areas have the most Masonry Contractors jobs?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (11,259), Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (4,698), Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (4,018) had the most Masonry Contractors employees in 2023.
Are most Masonry Contractors businesses small?
92.1% of the 18,258 Masonry Contractors business locations had fewer than 20 employees in 2023, and 7 had 500 or more.
Official US government statistics, published once a year. Business locations are places with paid employees; employees are counted in mid-March; payroll covers the whole year. Covers most private employers, not the self-employed, most government workers or farm workers on farms. Changes from the year before are shown only when both years use the same edition of the industry codes.