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).
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$80,360
- Massachusetts$75,840
- Wisconsin$75,430
- Nevada$72,720
- Vermont$71,640
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Alabama$37,760
- Oklahoma$40,700
- Mississippi$43,610
- Arizona$44,810
- Maryland$45,750
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. 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 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $56,390 | $62,510 | $27 | -7.1% | — |
| 17 | Colorado | $54,850 | $49,630 | $26 | -9.7% | 240 |
| 18 | Ohio | $52,900 | $48,820 | $25 | -12.9% | 150 |
| 19 | New York | $52,170 | $46,980 | $25 | -14.1% | — |
| 20 | North Carolina | $50,610 | $52,760 | $24 | -16.6% | — |
| 21 | Indiana | $49,160 | $45,870 | $24 | -19% | 140 |
| 22 | Tennessee | $48,260 | $46,830 | $23 | -20.5% | 140 |
| 23 | Virginia | $48,210 | $48,550 | $23 | -20.6% | — |
| 24 | Utah | $47,740 | $49,260 | $23 | -21.4% | — |
| 25 | Texas | $47,580 | $45,790 | $23 | -21.6% | 420 |
| 26 | Missouri | $46,200 | $43,880 | $22 | -23.9% | 200 |
| 27 | Maryland | $45,750 | $44,280 | $22 | -24.6% | 250 |
| 28 | Arizona | $44,810 | $42,130 | $22 | -26.2% | 270 |
| 29 | Mississippi | $43,610 | $40,700 | $21 | -28.2% | 60 |
| 30 | Oklahoma | $40,700 | $40,930 | $20 | -33% | — |
| 31 | Alabama | $37,760 | $42,210 | $18 | -37.8% | 90 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 28 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.