Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for refractory materials repairers, except brickmasonss 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
- California$86,680
- Indiana$75,110
- Texas$65,120
- Ohio$57,140
- Alabama$50,000
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- South Carolina$41,850
- Alabama$50,000
- Ohio$57,140
- Texas$65,120
- Indiana$75,110
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $86,680 | $77,220 | $42 | +35.9% | — |
| 2 | Indiana | $75,110 | $74,600 | $36 | +17.8% | 90 |
| 3 | Texas | $65,120 | $67,330 | $31 | +2.1% | 130 |
| 4 | Ohio | $57,140 | $58,470 | $27 | -10.4% | 250 |
| 5 | Alabama | $50,000 | $47,650 | $24 | -21.6% | 110 |
| 6 | South Carolina | $41,850 | $37,870 | $20 | -34.4% | 50 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 3 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $77,220 | $90,080 | — |
| 2 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $67,380 | $68,050 | 50 |
| 3 | Birmingham, AL | $49,260 | $50,250 | 50 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing refractory materials repairers, except brickmasonss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Repair and Maintenance | $77,220 | $78,990 | 200 |
| 2 | Commercial & Industrial Machinery & Equipment (except Automotive & Electronic) Repair & Maintenance | $77,220 | $78,990 | 200 |
| 3 | Sector 81 - Other Services (except Public Administration) | $77,220 | $78,990 | 200 |
| 4 | Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | $66,580 | $66,810 | 110 |
| 5 | Masonry Contractors | $66,580 | $66,810 | 110 |
| 6 | Specialty Trade Contractors | $66,300 | $67,980 | 200 |
| 7 | Sector 23 - Construction | $61,890 | $65,560 | 320 |
| 8 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $61,290 | $63,770 | 1,080 |
| 9 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $61,290 | $63,730 | 1,080 |
| 10 | Primary Metal Manufacturing | $57,820 | $54,740 | 330 |
| 11 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $57,560 | $57,110 | 560 |
| 12 | Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | $56,740 | $58,250 | 170 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons make in the U.S.?
The median refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons salary in the United States is $61,290 per year (mean $63,770), and about 80% earn between $40,590 and $86,510.
How much do refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons make per hour?
Roughly $31 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $63,770 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons the most?
California has the highest average pay for refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons at $86,680 per year (median $77,220).
What is the job outlook for refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons?
Employment is projected to change -16.9% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 100 openings per year.