Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$39,190
- 25th Percentile — Junior$47,010
- 50th Percentile — Median$57,020
- 75th Percentile — Senior$66,870
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$85,480
The top 10% of Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers earn $85,480 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $39,190, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $100,010 | +66.5% |
| Hawaii | $85,470 | +42.3% |
| Washington | $81,900 | +36.4% |
| Illinois | $77,800 | +29.6% |
| Massachusetts | $72,720 | +21.1% |
| New York | $72,630 | +20.9% |
| California | $70,920 | +18.1% |
| Minnesota | $70,730 | +17.8% |
| Oregon | $70,260 | +17.0% |
| Wisconsin | $68,820 | +14.6% |
| New Jersey | $68,640 | +14.3% |
| Rhode Island | $66,020 | +9.9% |
| District of Columbia | $64,280 | +7.0% |
| Nevada | $64,150 | +6.8% |
| Missouri | $64,140 | +6.8% |
| Ohio | $63,790 | +6.2% |
| Vermont | $62,570 | +4.2% |
| Montana | $62,150 | +3.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $62,030 | +3.3% |
| Connecticut | $61,100 | +1.7% |
| Delaware | $60,700 | +1.1% |
| Indiana | $60,360 | +0.5% |
| Colorado | $60,340 | +0.5% |
| Arizona | $59,530 | -0.9% |
| Wyoming | $59,520 | -0.9% |
| Michigan | $58,670 | -2.3% |
| New Hampshire | $58,570 | -2.5% |
| Iowa | $57,830 | -3.7% |
| Maine | $57,230 | -4.7% |
| Kansas | $56,820 | -5.4% |
| North Dakota | $56,800 | -5.4% |
| Idaho | $55,880 | -6.9% |
| Utah | $55,480 | -7.6% |
| Maryland | $54,340 | -9.5% |
| South Carolina | $54,150 | -9.8% |
| Virginia | $52,900 | -11.9% |
| Louisiana | $52,840 | -12.0% |
| New Mexico | $52,840 | -12.0% |
| Florida | $52,530 | -12.5% |
| Kentucky | $52,470 | -12.6% |
| Nebraska | $52,350 | -12.8% |
| West Virginia | $50,610 | -15.7% |
| Texas | $49,270 | -18.0% |
| Georgia | $49,240 | -18.0% |
| South Dakota | $48,800 | -18.7% |
| Tennessee | $48,690 | -18.9% |
| North Carolina | $47,210 | -21.4% |
| Oklahoma | $46,030 | -23.3% |
| Arkansas | $45,700 | -23.9% |
| Alabama | $45,600 | -24.1% |
| Mississippi | $43,470 | -27.6% |
What Factors Affect Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Alaska pays an average of $100,010, while Mississippi pays $43,470 — a gap of $56,540 per year.
The middle half of Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers earn between $47,010 and $66,870 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,190, while the top 10% earn more than $85,480.
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 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers?
The average salary for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in the United States is $60,050 per year, with a median of $57,020.
What is the starting salary for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers?
Entry-level Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers typically earn between $39,190 and $47,010 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers the most?
Alaska pays Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers the most at $100,010 per year on average, followed by Hawaii ($85,470) and Washington ($81,900).
How much do Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $60,050, Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers earn approximately $28.87 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 206,170 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $60,050 and a median of $57,020 (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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