Stonemasons Salaries by State

Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for stonemasonss 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 $60,710 ≈ $29/hr
National median salary $57,390
Total employment 7,820 nationwide

Job Outlook, 2024–2034

Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.

Projected growth -3% Decline
Annual openings 800 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 12,100 → 11,800 (-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.

Mean annual wage $38,000–$48,000 $48,000–$52,000 $52,000–$58,000 $58,000–$67,000 $67,000–$80,000 U.S. mean $60,710

💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States

  1. Washington$80,360
  2. Massachusetts$75,840
  3. Wisconsin$75,430
  4. Nevada$72,720
  5. Vermont$71,640

📉 5 Lowest-Paying States

  1. Alabama$37,760
  2. Oklahoma$40,700
  3. Mississippi$43,610
  4. Arizona$44,810
  5. Maryland$45,750
#StateMeanMedian Hourlyvs. U.S.Employment
1 Washington $80,360 $78,010 $39 +32.4% 350
2 Massachusetts $75,840 $69,610 $36 +24.9%
3 Wisconsin $75,430 $82,740 $36 +24.2% 70
4 Nevada $72,720 $79,600 $35 +19.8% 220
5 Vermont $71,640 $65,950 $34 +18% 80
6 New Jersey $67,130 $66,210 $32 +10.6%
7 California $66,540 $60,930 $32 +9.6% 1,250
8 Montana $64,750 $61,040 $31 +6.7% 160
9 Minnesota $63,200 $60,510 $30 +4.1%
10 Pennsylvania $62,840 $59,060 $30 +3.5% 160
11 Michigan $62,120 $59,160 $30 +2.3% 130
12 Maine $60,430 $60,980 $29 -0.5% 230
13 Kansas $57,950 $57,550 $28 -4.5% 90
14 Florida $57,130 $58,980 $27 -5.9%
15 New Hampshire $56,980 $57,600 $27 -6.1% 40

Top-Paying Metro Areas

Highest median pay among 28 metro areas.

#Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
1 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $94,420 $81,970
2 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,730 $87,500 230
3 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $79,600 $78,340 150
4 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $72,540 $78,130
5 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,790 $75,780 110
6 Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $65,650 $72,080 40
7 Pittsburgh, PA $65,530 $66,630 50
8 Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $63,310 $65,290
9 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $62,510 $63,820
10 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $61,690 $65,870 310

Pay by Industry

Highest-paying industries employing stonemasonss (BLS OEWS, by median).

#IndustryMedianMeanEmployment
1 Other Specialty Trade Contractors $66,790 $66,330
2 Building Finishing Contractors $60,140 $68,400 1,120
3 Specialty Trade Contractors $57,770 $62,160 6,070
4 Masonry Contractors $57,770 $61,110 4,520
5 Sector 23 - Construction $57,540 $61,910 6,260
6 Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local $57,390 $60,710 7,820
7 Cross-industry, Private Ownership only $57,390 $60,700 7,800
8 Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors $56,980 $60,550 4,780
9 Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors $48,920 $51,020
10 Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing $46,950 $50,590 540
11 Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing $46,870 $50,430 520
12 Construction of Buildings $45,790 $53,570

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do stonemasons make in the U.S.?

The median stonemasons salary in the United States is $57,390 per year (mean $60,710), and about 80% earn between $39,300 and $86,180.

How much do stonemasons make per hour?

Roughly $29 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $60,710 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Which state pays stonemasons the most?

Washington has the highest average pay for stonemasons at $80,360 per year (median $78,010).

What is the job outlook for stonemasons?

Employment is projected to change -3% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 800 openings per year.