Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for cement masons and concrete finisherss 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 $60,050 ≈ $29/hr
National median salary $57,020
Total employment 206,170 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +1.8%
Slower than average
Annual openings 14,300 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 206,700 → 210,400 (+3,800)
Typical entry education No formal educational credential
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Alaska$100,010
- Hawaii$85,470
- Washington$81,900
- Illinois$77,800
- Massachusetts$72,720
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$43,470
- Alabama$45,600
- Arkansas$45,700
- Oklahoma$46,030
- North Carolina$47,210
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $100,010 | $92,960 | $48 | +66.5% | 240 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $85,470 | $95,890 | $41 | +42.3% | 650 |
| 3 | Washington | $81,900 | $77,520 | $39 | +36.4% | 4,440 |
| 4 | Illinois | $77,800 | $78,170 | $37 | +29.6% | 5,890 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $72,720 | $63,840 | $35 | +21.1% | 1,590 |
| 6 | New York | $72,630 | $64,040 | $35 | +20.9% | 9,060 |
| 7 | California | $70,920 | $62,700 | $34 | +18.1% | 28,700 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $70,730 | $66,830 | $34 | +17.8% | 3,070 |
| 9 | Oregon | $70,260 | $68,530 | $34 | +17% | 2,170 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $68,820 | $64,250 | $33 | +14.6% | 4,490 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $68,640 | $61,410 | $33 | +14.3% | 2,390 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $66,020 | $62,950 | $32 | +9.9% | 250 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $64,280 | $61,680 | $31 | +7% | 320 |
| 14 | Nevada | $64,150 | $61,230 | $31 | +6.8% | 3,290 |
| 15 | Missouri | $64,140 | $61,390 | $31 | +6.8% | 6,220 |
| 16 | Ohio | $63,790 | $62,990 | $31 | +6.2% | 6,060 |
| 17 | Vermont | $62,570 | $61,160 | $30 | +4.2% | 270 |
| 18 | Montana | $62,150 | $61,620 | $30 | +3.5% | 780 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $62,030 | $61,610 | $30 | +3.3% | 5,180 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $61,100 | $58,640 | $29 | +1.7% | 610 |
| 21 | Delaware | $60,700 | $57,030 | $29 | +1.1% | 400 |
| 22 | Indiana | $60,360 | $61,270 | $29 | +0.5% | 4,390 |
| 23 | Colorado | $60,340 | $60,700 | $29 | +0.5% | 5,140 |
| 24 | Arizona | $59,530 | $58,910 | $29 | -0.9% | 7,520 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $59,520 | $58,450 | $29 | -0.9% | 620 |
| 26 | Michigan | $58,670 | $59,860 | $28 | -2.3% | 6,350 |
| 27 | New Hampshire | $58,570 | $54,210 | $28 | -2.5% | 300 |
| 28 | Iowa | $57,830 | $58,220 | $28 | -3.7% | 2,110 |
| 29 | Maine | $57,230 | $55,680 | $28 | -4.7% | 730 |
| 30 | Kansas | $56,820 | $52,130 | $27 | -5.4% | 3,610 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $56,800 | $57,710 | $27 | -5.4% | 1,190 |
| 32 | Idaho | $55,880 | $56,410 | $27 | -6.9% | 2,540 |
| 33 | Utah | $55,480 | $56,420 | $27 | -7.6% | 5,340 |
| 34 | Maryland | $54,340 | $51,950 | $26 | -9.5% | 2,540 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $54,150 | $49,360 | $26 | -9.8% | 1,930 |
| 36 | Virginia | $52,900 | $50,930 | $25 | -11.9% | 4,020 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $52,840 | $49,180 | $25 | -12% | 910 |
| 38 | New Mexico | $52,840 | $49,230 | $25 | -12% | 1,540 |
| 39 | Florida | $52,530 | $48,680 | $25 | -12.5% | 15,240 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $52,470 | $50,200 | $25 | -12.6% | 1,280 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $52,350 | $49,510 | $25 | -12.8% | 3,200 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $50,610 | $51,950 | $24 | -15.7% | 760 |
| 43 | Texas | $49,270 | $47,500 | $24 | -18% | 26,430 |
| 44 | Georgia | $49,240 | $46,240 | $24 | -18% | 3,400 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $48,800 | $47,160 | $23 | -18.7% | 2,550 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $48,690 | $47,910 | $23 | -18.9% | 3,920 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $47,210 | $46,780 | $23 | -21.4% | 4,610 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $46,030 | $45,750 | $22 | -23.3% | 2,980 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $45,700 | $46,230 | $22 | -23.9% | 1,900 |
| 50 | Alabama | $45,600 | $44,720 | $22 | -24.1% | 2,110 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $43,470 | $43,980 | $21 | -27.6% | 930 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 454 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $104,450 | $92,610 | 60 |
| 2 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $96,260 | $86,770 | 500 |
| 3 | Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $93,760 | $100,200 | 30 |
| 4 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $92,410 | $103,690 | 40 |
| 5 | Anchorage, AK | $92,250 | $99,060 | 160 |
| 6 | Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $89,100 | $85,530 | 50 |
| 7 | Yakima, WA | $87,830 | $83,540 | 130 |
| 8 | Lima, OH | $81,270 | $75,050 | 90 |
| 9 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $81,020 | $81,520 | 3,890 |
| 10 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $80,860 | $87,880 | 2,140 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing cement masons and concrete finisherss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rail Transportation | $88,310 | $85,490 | 30 |
| 2 | Rail Transportation | $88,310 | $85,490 | 30 |
| 3 | Educational Services, Local Government Owned | $76,270 | $77,210 | 100 |
| 4 | Elementary and Secondary Schools | $76,270 | $76,260 | 90 |
| 5 | Elementary and Secondary Schools, Local Government Owned | $76,270 | $76,260 | 90 |
| 6 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $75,440 | $72,410 | 1,660 |
| 7 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $73,470 | $72,010 | 1,560 |
| 8 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $72,180 | $71,270 | 70 |
| 9 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $72,180 | $71,270 | 70 |
| 10 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $71,200 | $71,630 | 1,710 |
| 11 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $71,200 | $71,630 | 1,710 |
| 12 | Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | $71,050 | $66,720 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do cement masons and concrete finishers make in the U.S.?
The median cement masons and concrete finishers salary in the United States is $57,020 per year (mean $60,050), and about 80% earn between $39,190 and $85,480.
How much do cement masons and concrete finishers make per hour?
Roughly $29 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $60,050 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays cement masons and concrete finishers the most?
Alaska has the highest average pay for cement masons and concrete finishers at $100,010 per year (median $92,960).
What is the job outlook for cement masons and concrete finishers?
Employment is projected to change +1.8% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 14,300 openings per year.