Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters in the U.S. is $47,550 ($22.86 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $47,550
- Mean annual wage
- $50,920
- Median hourly wage
- $22.86
- Employment
- 14,170
14,170 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,230 | $17.42 |
| 25th percentile | $40,100 | $19.28 |
| Median (50th) | $47,550 | $22.86 |
| 75th percentile | $57,980 | $27.88 |
| 90th percentile | $70,080 | $33.69 |
Highest-paying states for helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $76,180 | 150 |
| Missouri | $63,720 | 240 |
| New York | $62,020 | 890 |
| Hawaii | $61,020 | 50 |
| Massachusetts | $61,020 | 410 |
| Wisconsin | $59,390 | 140 |
| Iowa | $59,220 | 60 |
| Connecticut | $59,080 | 430 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,930 | 90 |
| Ohio | $57,410 | 500 |
Lowest-paying states
- Louisiana: $31,740 median annual wage
- Arizona: $34,220 median annual wage
- Maryland: $35,840 median annual wage
- South Carolina: $36,180 median annual wage
- Alabama: $37,390 median annual wage
About this occupation
Help brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, or tile and marble setters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
Typical tasks
- Move or position materials such as marble slabs, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
- Arrange or store materials, machines, tools, or equipment.
- Remove damaged tile, brick, or mortar, and clean or prepare surfaces, using pliers, hammers, chisels, drills, wire brushes, or metal wire anchors.
- Erect scaffolding or other installation structures.
- Apply caulk, sealants, or other agents to installed surfaces.
- Correct surface imperfections or fill chipped, cracked, or broken bricks or tiles, using fillers, adhesives, or grouting materials.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: No formal educational credential
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 30.3% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 40.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.5% |
| Associate's degree | 6.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4.0% |
| Master's degree | 0.9% |
| Doctoral or professional 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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