Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for cement masons and concrete finishers in the U.S. is $57,020 ($27.41 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $57,020
- Mean annual wage
- $60,050
- Median hourly wage
- $27.41
- Employment
- 206,170
206,170 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,190 | $18.84 |
| 25th percentile | $47,010 | $22.60 |
| Median (50th) | $57,020 | $27.41 |
| 75th percentile | $66,870 | $32.15 |
| 90th percentile | $85,480 | $41.10 |
Highest-paying states for cement masons and concrete finishers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $95,890 | 650 |
| Alaska | $92,960 | 240 |
| Illinois | $78,170 | 5,890 |
| Washington | $77,520 | 4,440 |
| Oregon | $68,530 | 2,170 |
| Minnesota | $66,830 | 3,070 |
| Wisconsin | $64,250 | 4,490 |
| New York | $64,040 | 9,060 |
| Massachusetts | $63,840 | 1,590 |
| Ohio | $62,990 | 6,060 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $43,980 median annual wage
- Alabama: $44,720 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $45,750 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $46,230 median annual wage
- Georgia: $46,240 median annual wage
About this occupation
Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; and use saws to cut expansion joints.
Typical tasks
- Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete, and waterproof or restore surface.
- Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.
- Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete or pattern or stamp the surface to provide a decorative finish.
- Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods, and position reinforcing rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill.
- Wet concrete surface, and rub with stone to smooth surface and obtain specified finish.
- Clean chipped area, using wire brush, and feel and observe surface to determine if it is rough or uneven.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: No formal educational credential
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 35.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 41.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.7% |
| Associate's degree | 3.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 2.1% |
| Master's degree | 0.4% |
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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