Masonry contractors
NAICS Code: 238140
BLS projects Masonry contractors to grow +2.7% through 2034 - 0.3 points faster than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 53% of them. Its trajectory is close to the typical U.S. industry.
Where Masonry contractors sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Masonry contractors sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
2.7% Top 47% higher than 53% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Steady-state read
Signature: 31.7% mean employer AI exposure across 17 tracked public companies .
Projected growth is middling and the public-company overlay is sparse - the BLS employment path is the primary evidence; company grades are a light secondary read.
NAICS 238140 · 146,100 workers (2024, ×1k) · source BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034. Employer AI grades are occupation-weighted scores from our SEC cohort, not automation predictions for every establishment in Masonry contractors.
Public companies near this industry
SEC industry labels matching tokens from Masonry contractors. 17 companies scored · mean AI exposure 31.7%.
| Company | AI grade |
|---|---|
| Argan Inc | A |
| Brookfield Business Corp | A |
| Brookfield Business Partners L.P. | A |
| Construction Partners, Inc. | A |
| Ferrovial SE | A |
| Fluor Corp | A |
| Geo Group Inc | A |
| Granite Construction Inc | A |
Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure from our employer corpus - not a claim that every establishment in Masonry contractors shares the same risk. Source: SEC company metadata + O*NET-weighted scores · as of 2026-05-15.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Masonry contractors (NAICS 238140) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical equipment manufacturing | 153,000 | +4.4% |
| Specialized design services | 151,100 | +3.8% |
| Ship and boat building | 150,500 | +2.4% |
| Offices of chiropractors | 146,900 | +6.2% |
| Masonry contractors | 146,100 | +2.7% |
| Apparel, piece goods, and notions merchant wholesalers | 141,500 | -1.2% |
Peers are selected by similarity in 2024 employment. Figures in thousands. Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work in Masonry contractors?
As of 2024, the Masonry contractors industry employs approximately 146,100 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Masonry contractors growing or declining?
The Masonry contractors industry is projected to grow by 2.7% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of +3,900 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Masonry contractors?
17 tracked public companies whose SEC industry label matches Masonry contractors. Sample names include Argan Inc, Brookfield Business Corp, Brookfield Business Partners L.P.. Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure scores, not company-specific automation forecasts.
How will AI affect the Masonry contractors industry?
Among 17 tracked public companies tied to this industry's sector, the mean occupation-weighted AI exposure score is 31.7% (most common grade A). That is a staffing-pattern signal from our employer corpus, not a forecast for every firm in Masonry contractors. Pair it with occupation-level AI exposure scores for role-specific risk.
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034; SEC employer metadata for AI grades Employment figures in thousands. Employer grades are occupation-weighted exposure scores, not firm automation forecasts