Brickmasons and Blockmasons Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $62,120 · Median hourly: $29.87 · Employment: 52,550
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,820 | $21.55 |
| 25th | $51,110 | $24.57 |
| Median | $62,120 | $29.87 |
| 75th | $79,350 | $38.15 |
| 90th | $100,010 | $48.08 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 47-2021
- Total U.S. employment: 52,550
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
With approximately 52,550 brickmasons and blockmasons employed, this is a major occupation in the labor market.
Brickmasons and Blockmasons Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $49,710 | $23.90 | -20.0% | 370 |
| Arizona | $59,260 | $28.49 | -4.6% | 1,190 |
| Arkansas | $55,100 | $26.49 | -11.3% | 450 |
| California | $69,050 | $33.20 | +11.2% | 3,820 |
| Colorado | $65,260 | $31.37 | +5.1% | 870 |
| Connecticut | $67,960 | $32.67 | +9.4% | 480 |
| Delaware | $66,550 | $32.00 | +7.1% | 200 |
| District of Columbia | $64,450 | $30.98 | +3.8% | 200 |
| Florida | $52,760 | $25.37 | -15.1% | 2,610 |
| Georgia | $50,650 | $24.35 | -18.5% | 0 |
| Hawaii | $79,250 | $38.10 | +27.6% | 120 |
| Idaho | $62,510 | $30.06 | +0.6% | 320 |
| Illinois | $89,980 | $43.26 | +44.8% | 2,490 |
| Indiana | $73,110 | $35.15 | +17.7% | 1,770 |
| Iowa | $69,440 | $33.38 | +11.8% | 290 |
| Kansas | $59,220 | $28.47 | -4.7% | 330 |
| Kentucky | $59,820 | $28.76 | -3.7% | 780 |
| Louisiana | $57,440 | $27.62 | -7.5% | 240 |
| Maine | $42,710 | $20.54 | -31.2% | 90 |
| Maryland | $59,030 | $28.38 | -5.0% | 1,650 |
| Massachusetts | $94,950 | $45.65 | +52.8% | 1,570 |
| Michigan | $63,500 | $30.53 | +2.2% | 2,240 |
| Minnesota | $95,220 | $45.78 | +53.3% | 1,040 |
| Mississippi | $48,820 | $23.47 | -21.4% | 160 |
| Missouri | $72,370 | $34.80 | +16.5% | 1,940 |
| Montana | $56,030 | $26.94 | -9.8% | 140 |
| Nebraska | $61,200 | $29.42 | -1.5% | 350 |
| Nevada | $60,670 | $29.17 | -2.3% | 810 |
| New Hampshire | $66,890 | $32.16 | +7.7% | 140 |
| New Jersey | $77,010 | $37.03 | +24.0% | 520 |
| New Mexico | $44,980 | $21.63 | -27.6% | 270 |
| New York | $84,410 | $40.58 | +35.9% | 3,790 |
| North Carolina | $49,940 | $24.01 | -19.6% | 1,760 |
| North Dakota | $79,940 | $38.43 | +28.7% | 150 |
| Ohio | $70,950 | $34.11 | +14.2% | 2,770 |
| Oklahoma | $50,620 | $24.34 | -18.5% | 580 |
| Oregon | $79,450 | $38.20 | +27.9% | 650 |
| Pennsylvania | $69,560 | $33.44 | +12.0% | 2,910 |
| Rhode Island | $79,280 | $38.12 | +27.6% | 220 |
| South Carolina | $49,010 | $23.56 | -21.1% | 410 |
| South Dakota | $60,380 | $29.03 | -2.8% | 320 |
| Tennessee | $63,850 | $30.70 | +2.8% | 1,050 |
| Texas | $56,410 | $27.12 | -9.2% | 4,300 |
| Utah | $60,450 | $29.06 | -2.7% | 1,590 |
| Vermont | $59,590 | $28.65 | -4.1% | 100 |
| Virginia | $54,680 | $26.29 | -12.0% | 2,350 |
| Washington | $83,190 | $40.00 | +33.9% | 600 |
| West Virginia | $46,600 | $22.40 | -25.0% | 210 |
| Wisconsin | $80,120 | $38.52 | +29.0% | 1,050 |
| Wyoming | $60,040 | $28.87 | -3.3% | 230 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for brickmasons and blockmasons?
The median annual wage for brickmasons and blockmasons is $62,120 ($29.87 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays brickmasons and blockmasons the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many brickmasons and blockmasons are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 52,550 brickmasons and blockmasons employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do brickmasons and blockmasons make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $29.87. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.