Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$44,820
- 25th Percentile — Junior$51,110
- 50th Percentile — Median$62,120
- 75th Percentile — Senior$79,350
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$100,010
The top 10% of Brickmasons and Blockmasons earn $100,010 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $44,820, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $99,860 | +46.3% |
| Minnesota | $91,330 | +33.8% |
| New York | $90,940 | +33.2% |
| Alaska (est.) | $90,130 | +32.0% |
| Washington | $85,420 | +25.1% |
| Illinois | $84,830 | +24.2% |
| New Jersey | $83,470 | +22.2% |
| Oregon | $82,130 | +20.3% |
| Rhode Island | $81,960 | +20.0% |
| Wisconsin | $78,140 | +14.4% |
| Hawaii | $76,720 | +12.4% |
| District of Columbia | $75,410 | +10.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $74,050 | +8.5% |
| California | $73,120 | +7.1% |
| North Dakota | $71,680 | +5.0% |
| Connecticut | $71,590 | +4.8% |
| Delaware | $69,950 | +2.4% |
| Ohio | $69,390 | +1.6% |
| Indiana | $68,420 | +0.2% |
| Missouri | $67,990 | -0.4% |
| Michigan | $67,860 | -0.6% |
| New Hampshire | $66,240 | -3.0% |
| Iowa | $65,890 | -3.5% |
| Idaho | $64,240 | -5.9% |
| Colorado | $63,860 | -6.5% |
| Wyoming | $63,540 | -6.9% |
| Tennessee | $63,280 | -7.3% |
| Kansas | $61,760 | -9.5% |
| Vermont | $61,710 | -9.6% |
| South Dakota | $61,030 | -10.6% |
| Arizona | $60,830 | -10.9% |
| Utah | $59,730 | -12.5% |
| Nevada | $59,550 | -12.8% |
| Nebraska | $59,520 | -12.8% |
| Kentucky | $58,140 | -14.9% |
| Maryland | $56,620 | -17.1% |
| Montana | $55,560 | -18.6% |
| Louisiana | $54,990 | -19.5% |
| Florida | $54,980 | -19.5% |
| Virginia | $54,790 | -19.8% |
| Georgia | $54,220 | -20.6% |
| Oklahoma | $54,170 | -20.7% |
| Texas | $54,140 | -20.7% |
| South Carolina | $53,210 | -22.1% |
| Arkansas | $52,700 | -22.8% |
| Maine | $51,000 | -25.3% |
| Alabama | $50,630 | -25.8% |
| North Carolina | $50,590 | -25.9% |
| West Virginia | $49,610 | -27.3% |
| Mississippi | $48,330 | -29.2% |
| New Mexico | $47,440 | -30.5% |
What Factors Affect Brickmasons and Blockmasons Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Brickmasons and Blockmasons is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Massachusetts pays an average of $99,860, while New Mexico pays $47,440 — a gap of $52,420 per year.
The middle half of Brickmasons and Blockmasons earn between $51,110 and $79,350 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,820, while the top 10% earn more than $100,010.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Brickmasons and Blockmasons?
The average salary for Brickmasons and Blockmasons in the United States is $68,280 per year, with a median of $62,120.
What is the starting salary for Brickmasons and Blockmasons?
Entry-level Brickmasons and Blockmasons typically earn between $44,820 and $51,110 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Brickmasons and Blockmasons the most?
Massachusetts pays Brickmasons and Blockmasons the most at $99,860 per year on average, followed by Minnesota ($91,330) and New York ($90,940).
How much do Brickmasons and Blockmasons make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $68,280, Brickmasons and Blockmasons earn approximately $32.83 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Brickmasons and Blockmasons a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 52,550 Brickmasons and Blockmasons jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $68,280 and a median of $62,120 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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