📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release
Brickmasons and Blockmasons Salary in the United States (2026)
Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data · Updated 2026 · Medium Demand
Average
$68,870
per year
Median
$64,650
per year
Hourly
$33.11
per hour
Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$45,612
25th Percentile — Junior$58,258
50th Percentile — Median$64,650
75th Percentile — Senior$86,711
90th Percentile — Top Earners$97,226
💡 The top 10% of Brickmasons and Blockmasonss earn $97,226 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $45,612, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$58.0k
2021
$60.0k
2022
$62.1k
2023
$64.3k
2024
$66.5k
2025
$68.9k
2026
📈 Brickmasons and Blockmasons salaries have grown 3.5% year-over-year. Since 2020, the average salary has increased by approximately $10,883.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $106,748 | +55.0% | Medium |
| District of Columbia | $104,682 | +52.0% | Medium |
| California | $97,795 | +42.0% | Medium |
| New York | $95,041 | +38.0% | Medium |
| Alaska | $90,908 | +32.0% | Medium |
| Massachusetts | $89,531 | +30.0% | Medium |
| New Jersey | $88,154 | +28.0% | Medium |
| Washington | $86,088 | +25.0% | Medium |
| Connecticut | $84,021 | +22.0% | Medium |
| Maryland | $79,200 | +15.0% | Medium |
| Rhode Island | $79,200 | +15.0% | Medium |
| New Hampshire | $78,512 | +14.0% | Medium |
| Oregon | $77,134 | +12.0% | Medium |
| Colorado | $75,757 | +10.0% | Medium |
| Virginia | $75,757 | +10.0% | Medium |
| Vermont | $74,380 | +8.0% | Medium |
| Delaware | $72,314 | +5.0% | Medium |
| Illinois | $72,314 | +5.0% | Medium |
| Maine | $70,247 | +2.0% | Medium |
| Nevada | $70,247 | +2.0% | Medium |
| Minnesota | $68,870 | +0.0% | Medium |
| Utah | $68,870 | +0.0% | Medium |
| Arizona | $68,181 | -1.0% | Medium |
| Pennsylvania | $68,181 | -1.0% | Medium |
| Florida | $67,493 | -2.0% | Medium |
| Montana | $65,426 | -5.0% | Medium |
| Texas | $65,426 | -5.0% | Medium |
| Georgia | $64,049 | -7.0% | Medium |
| Idaho | $64,049 | -7.0% | Medium |
| Wyoming | $64,049 | -7.0% | Medium |
| North Dakota | $63,360 | -8.0% | Medium |
| Wisconsin | $63,360 | -8.0% | Medium |
| North Carolina | $62,672 | -9.0% | Medium |
| Michigan | $61,983 | -10.0% | Medium |
| Louisiana | $60,606 | -12.0% | Medium |
| Nebraska | $60,606 | -12.0% | Medium |
| New Mexico | $60,606 | -12.0% | Medium |
| Ohio | $60,606 | -12.0% | Medium |
| South Carolina | $60,606 | -12.0% | Medium |
| Tennessee | $60,606 | -12.0% | Medium |
| Alabama | $59,917 | -13.0% | Medium |
| Missouri | $59,917 | -13.0% | Medium |
| South Dakota | $59,917 | -13.0% | Medium |
| Iowa | $59,228 | -14.0% | Medium |
| Indiana | $58,540 | -15.0% | Medium |
| Kansas | $58,540 | -15.0% | Medium |
| Oklahoma | $57,851 | -16.0% | Medium |
| Arkansas | $57,162 | -17.0% | Medium |
| Kentucky | $57,162 | -17.0% | Medium |
| Mississippi | $55,096 | -20.0% | Medium |
| West Virginia | $53,719 | -22.0% | Medium |
What Factors Affect Brickmasons and Blockmasons Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
A Brickmasons and Blockmasons's salary is influenced by several key factors including geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. States with higher costs of living — such as California, New York, and Washington — typically offer 20–40% higher salaries than the national average to compensate for living expenses.
Experience plays a major role in compensation. Entry-level Brickmasons and Blockmasonss typically earn $45,612–$58,258 per year, while senior professionals with 10+ years of experience can command $86,711–$97,226 annually. Specialization and advanced certifications can further boost earning potential.
Employer size also matters. Large corporations and government agencies tend to offer more competitive packages including benefits, retirement plans, and bonuses. The Brickmasons and Blockmasons role currently has medium demand in the job market with a 3.5% growth rate, making it one of the steadily growing careers in the Construction sector.
🏛️ 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
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What is the average salary for a Brickmasons and Blockmasons?The average salary for a Brickmasons and Blockmasons in the United States is $68,870 per year, with a median of $64,650.
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What is the starting salary for a Brickmasons and Blockmasons?Entry-level Brickmasons and Blockmasonss typically earn between $45,612 and $58,258 per year depending on location and employer.
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What state pays Brickmasons and Blockmasonss the most?California, New York, and Washington typically pay Brickmasons and Blockmasonss the highest salaries due to high cost of living and strong job markets.
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How much does a Brickmasons and Blockmasons make per hour?Based on the average annual salary of $68,870, a Brickmasons and Blockmasons earns approximately $33.11 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
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Is Brickmasons and Blockmasons a good career in 2026?Yes — the Brickmasons and Blockmasons role has medium demand with 3.5% year-over-year salary growth, indicating a strong and growing career path.
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