Brickmasons and Blockmasons Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for brickmasons and blockmasons in the U.S. is $62,120 ($29.87 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $62,120
- Mean annual wage
- $68,280
- Median hourly wage
- $29.87
- Employment
- 52,550
52,550 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,820 | $21.55 |
| 25th percentile | $51,110 | $24.57 |
| Median (50th) | $62,120 | $29.87 |
| 75th percentile | $79,350 | $38.15 |
| 90th percentile | $100,010 | $48.08 |
Highest-paying states for brickmasons and blockmasons
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $95,220 | 1,040 |
| Massachusetts | $94,950 | 1,570 |
| Illinois | $89,980 | 2,490 |
| New York | $84,410 | 3,790 |
| Washington | $83,190 | 600 |
| Wisconsin | $80,120 | 1,050 |
| North Dakota | $79,940 | 150 |
| Oregon | $79,450 | 650 |
| Rhode Island | $79,280 | 220 |
| Hawaii | $79,250 | 120 |
Lowest-paying states
- Maine: $42,710 median annual wage
- New Mexico: $44,980 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $46,600 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $48,820 median annual wage
- South Carolina: $49,010 median annual wage
About this occupation
Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terra-cotta block, with mortar and other substances, to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures.
Typical tasks
- Calculate angles and courses and determine vertical and horizontal alignment of courses.
- Spray or spread refractory material over brickwork to protect against deterioration.
- Interpret blueprints and drawings to determine specifications and to calculate the materials required.
- Remove burned or damaged brick or mortar, using sledgehammer, crowbar, chipping gun, or chisel.
- Apply and smooth mortar or other mixture over work surface.
- Remove excess mortar with trowels and hand tools, and finish mortar joints with jointing tools, for a sealed, uniform appearance.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 34.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 44.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 12.8% |
| Associate's degree | 3.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4.1% |
| Master's degree | 0.5% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.1% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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