Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setterss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$80,180
- New York$69,990
- Wisconsin$66,180
- Missouri$62,930
- Massachusetts$62,300
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- South Carolina$35,570
- Arizona$36,560
- Maryland$36,990
- Oklahoma$37,420
- West Virginia$38,540
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $80,180 | $76,180 | $39 | +57.5% | 150 |
| 2 | New York | $69,990 | $62,020 | $34 | +37.5% | 890 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $66,180 | $59,390 | $32 | +30% | 140 |
| 4 | Missouri | $62,930 | $63,720 | $30 | +23.6% | 240 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $62,300 | $61,020 | $30 | +22.3% | 410 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $60,600 | $61,020 | $29 | +19% | 50 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $59,550 | $59,080 | $29 | +16.9% | 430 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $58,050 | $58,930 | $28 | +14% | 90 |
| 9 | Iowa | $57,270 | $59,220 | $28 | +12.5% | 60 |
| 10 | Oregon | $56,700 | $51,230 | $27 | +11.4% | 300 |
| 11 | Ohio | $55,350 | $57,410 | $27 | +8.7% | 500 |
| 12 | California | $53,440 | $49,590 | $26 | +4.9% | 3,600 |
| 13 | Indiana | $52,310 | $54,090 | $25 | +2.7% | 300 |
| 14 | Delaware | $52,090 | $56,340 | $25 | +2.3% | 130 |
| 15 | Colorado | $51,810 | $49,980 | $25 | +1.7% | 230 |
| 16 | Utah | $51,810 | $50,100 | $25 | +1.7% | 370 |
| 17 | Montana | $51,620 | $48,710 | $25 | +1.4% | 130 |
| 18 | Vermont | $50,720 | $49,570 | $24 | -0.4% | 70 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $49,950 | $48,540 | $24 | -1.9% | 80 |
| 20 | Wyoming | $49,920 | $48,070 | $24 | -2% | 30 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $49,510 | $50,120 | $24 | -2.8% | 50 |
| 22 | New Jersey | $49,450 | $47,480 | $24 | -2.9% | 70 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $47,940 | $47,000 | $23 | -5.9% | 110 |
| 24 | Idaho | $47,700 | $48,950 | $23 | -6.3% | 210 |
| 25 | Michigan | $47,330 | $45,540 | $23 | -7.1% | 240 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $46,840 | $49,150 | $23 | -8% | 100 |
| 27 | Kansas | $46,290 | $43,270 | $22 | -9.1% | 170 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $45,920 | $49,560 | $22 | -9.8% | 200 |
| 29 | Nevada | $45,240 | $44,720 | $22 | -11.2% | 460 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $44,410 | $41,430 | $21 | -12.8% | — |
| 31 | Virginia | $43,060 | $43,960 | $21 | -15.4% | 600 |
| 32 | Florida | $42,640 | $40,160 | $21 | -16.3% | 750 |
| 33 | Arkansas | $42,140 | $39,810 | $20 | -17.2% | 90 |
| 34 | Illinois | $41,400 | $41,530 | $20 | -18.7% | — |
| 35 | North Carolina | $41,030 | $39,230 | $20 | -19.4% | 690 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $40,790 | $37,960 | $20 | -19.9% | — |
| 37 | Texas | $40,630 | $39,630 | $20 | -20.2% | 880 |
| 38 | Louisiana | $40,010 | $31,740 | $19 | -21.4% | 60 |
| 39 | Alabama | $39,010 | $37,390 | $19 | -23.4% | 70 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $38,540 | $37,870 | $19 | -24.3% | 50 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $37,420 | $39,970 | $18 | -26.5% | 90 |
| 42 | Maryland | $36,990 | $35,840 | $18 | -27.4% | 150 |
| 43 | Arizona | $36,560 | $34,220 | $18 | -28.2% | — |
| 44 | South Carolina | $35,570 | $36,180 | $17 | -30.1% | 30 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 50 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $77,990 | $85,960 | 70 |
| 2 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $70,080 | $71,930 | 690 |
| 3 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $65,870 | $64,840 | 190 |
| 4 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $64,400 | $64,080 | 150 |
| 5 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $61,420 | $62,130 | 150 |
| 6 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $61,020 | $59,810 | 30 |
| 7 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $59,000 | $57,280 | 340 |
| 8 | New Haven, CT | $58,580 | $57,220 | 30 |
| 9 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $57,980 | $56,330 | 110 |
| 10 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $57,410 | $56,470 | 100 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setterss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $86,940 | $77,040 | 30 |
| 2 | Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | $86,940 | $77,040 | 30 |
| 3 | Nonresidential Building Construction | $61,380 | $56,580 | 380 |
| 4 | Construction of Buildings | $55,920 | $55,200 | 560 |
| 5 | Residential Building Construction | $55,920 | $52,360 | — |
| 6 | Masonry Contractors | $48,560 | $52,540 | 9,840 |
| 7 | Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | $48,550 | $52,530 | 9,860 |
| 8 | Administrative and Support Services | $48,540 | $51,540 | — |
| 9 | Sector 56 - Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $48,540 | $51,540 | — |
| 10 | Sector 23 - Construction | $47,690 | $51,040 | 13,730 |
| 11 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $47,550 | $50,920 | 14,170 |
| 12 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $47,520 | $50,900 | 14,140 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters make in the U.S.?
The median helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters salary in the United States is $47,550 per year (mean $50,920), and about 80% earn between $36,230 and $70,080.
How much do helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters make per hour?
Roughly $24 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $50,920 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters at $80,180 per year (median $76,180).
What is the job outlook for helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters?
Employment is projected to change -10.5% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 1,400 openings per year.