Brickmasons and Blockmasons Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for brickmasons and blockmasonss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $68,280 ≈ $33/hr
National median salary $62,120
Total employment 52,550 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +3.2%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 5,600 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 74,100 → 76,400 (+2,400)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Massachusetts$99,860
- Minnesota$91,330
- New York$90,940
- Washington$85,420
- Illinois$84,830
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- New Mexico$47,440
- Mississippi$48,330
- West Virginia$49,610
- North Carolina$50,590
- Alabama$50,630
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $99,860 | $94,950 | $48 | +46.3% | 1,570 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $91,330 | $95,220 | $44 | +33.8% | 1,040 |
| 3 | New York | $90,940 | $84,410 | $44 | +33.2% | 3,790 |
| 4 | Washington | $85,420 | $83,190 | $41 | +25.1% | 600 |
| 5 | Illinois | $84,830 | $89,980 | $41 | +24.2% | 2,490 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $83,470 | $77,010 | $40 | +22.2% | 520 |
| 7 | Oregon | $82,130 | $79,450 | $39 | +20.3% | 650 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $81,960 | $79,280 | $39 | +20% | 220 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $78,140 | $80,120 | $38 | +14.4% | 1,050 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $76,720 | $79,250 | $37 | +12.4% | 120 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $75,410 | $64,450 | $36 | +10.4% | 200 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $74,050 | $69,560 | $36 | +8.5% | 2,910 |
| 13 | California | $73,120 | $69,050 | $35 | +7.1% | 3,820 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $71,680 | $79,940 | $34 | +5% | 150 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $71,590 | $67,960 | $34 | +4.8% | 480 |
| 16 | Delaware | $69,950 | $66,550 | $34 | +2.4% | 200 |
| 17 | Ohio | $69,390 | $70,950 | $33 | +1.6% | 2,770 |
| 18 | Indiana | $68,420 | $73,110 | $33 | +0.2% | 1,770 |
| 19 | Missouri | $67,990 | $72,370 | $33 | -0.4% | 1,940 |
| 20 | Michigan | $67,860 | $63,500 | $33 | -0.6% | 2,240 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $66,240 | $66,890 | $32 | -3% | 140 |
| 22 | Iowa | $65,890 | $69,440 | $32 | -3.5% | 290 |
| 23 | Idaho | $64,240 | $62,510 | $31 | -5.9% | 320 |
| 24 | Colorado | $63,860 | $65,260 | $31 | -6.5% | 870 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $63,540 | $60,040 | $31 | -6.9% | 230 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $63,280 | $63,850 | $30 | -7.3% | 1,050 |
| 27 | Kansas | $61,760 | $59,220 | $30 | -9.5% | 330 |
| 28 | Vermont | $61,710 | $59,590 | $30 | -9.6% | 100 |
| 29 | South Dakota | $61,030 | $60,380 | $29 | -10.6% | 320 |
| 30 | Arizona | $60,830 | $59,260 | $29 | -10.9% | 1,190 |
| 31 | Utah | $59,730 | $60,450 | $29 | -12.5% | 1,590 |
| 32 | Nevada | $59,550 | $60,670 | $29 | -12.8% | 810 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $59,520 | $61,200 | $29 | -12.8% | 350 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $58,140 | $59,820 | $28 | -14.9% | 780 |
| 35 | Maryland | $56,620 | $59,030 | $27 | -17.1% | 1,650 |
| 36 | Montana | $55,560 | $56,030 | $27 | -18.6% | 140 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $54,990 | $57,440 | $26 | -19.5% | 240 |
| 38 | Florida | $54,980 | $52,760 | $26 | -19.5% | 2,610 |
| 39 | Virginia | $54,790 | $54,680 | $26 | -19.8% | 2,350 |
| 40 | Georgia | $54,220 | $50,650 | $26 | -20.6% | — |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $54,170 | $50,620 | $26 | -20.7% | 580 |
| 42 | Texas | $54,140 | $56,410 | $26 | -20.7% | 4,300 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $53,210 | $49,010 | $26 | -22.1% | 410 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $52,700 | $55,100 | $25 | -22.8% | 450 |
| 45 | Maine | $51,000 | $42,710 | $25 | -25.3% | 90 |
| 46 | Alabama | $50,630 | $49,710 | $24 | -25.8% | 370 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $50,590 | $49,940 | $24 | -25.9% | 1,760 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $49,610 | $46,600 | $24 | -27.3% | 210 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $48,330 | $48,820 | $23 | -29.2% | 160 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $47,440 | $44,980 | $23 | -30.5% | 270 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 206 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $98,340 | $91,850 | 40 |
| 2 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $97,960 | $92,810 | 820 |
| 3 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $97,830 | $90,530 | 310 |
| 4 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $96,960 | $103,310 | 1,060 |
| 5 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $96,010 | $84,310 | 280 |
| 6 | Lima, OH | $94,220 | $90,220 | 40 |
| 7 | Rochester, MN | $93,070 | $98,870 | 50 |
| 8 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $92,300 | $94,810 | 3,010 |
| 9 | Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $92,110 | $87,550 | 30 |
| 10 | Salem, OR | $92,110 | $84,650 | 120 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing brickmasons and blockmasonss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | $99,450 | $101,380 | 130 |
| 2 | Building Equipment Contractors | $95,510 | $95,200 | 380 |
| 3 | Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | $95,510 | $99,960 | 320 |
| 4 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $86,920 | $77,490 | 90 |
| 5 | Educational Services, State Government Owned | $82,280 | $75,630 | 70 |
| 6 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, State Government Owned | $82,280 | $75,630 | 70 |
| 7 | Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $80,630 | $83,170 | 330 |
| 8 | Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | $80,630 | $82,450 | — |
| 9 | Utility System Construction | $79,490 | $72,310 | 180 |
| 10 | Educational Services | $79,050 | $76,340 | 160 |
| 11 | Sector 61 - Educational Services | $79,050 | $76,340 | 160 |
| 12 | Residential Building Construction | $77,380 | $76,670 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do brickmasons and blockmasons make in the U.S.?
The median brickmasons and blockmasons salary in the United States is $62,120 per year (mean $68,280), and about 80% earn between $44,820 and $100,010.
How much do brickmasons and blockmasons make per hour?
Roughly $33 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $68,280 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays brickmasons and blockmasons the most?
Massachusetts has the highest average pay for brickmasons and blockmasons at $99,860 per year (median $94,950).
What is the job outlook for brickmasons and blockmasons?
Employment is projected to change +3.2% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 5,600 openings per year.