California Median
$69,050
per year
Hourly Rate
$33.20
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+11% vs US median
US median $62,120
State Rank
#17 of 50
3,820 employed here
How much do Brickmasons and Blockmasons make in California?
Brickmasons and Blockmasons in California take home a median of $69,050 annually — roughly $33.20 an hour — which runs 11% above the national median of $62,120.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $49,440 while the top 10% make $108,200 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $58,730 and $79,580 a year.
Brickmasons and Blockmasons salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $49,440 | $23.77 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $58,730 | $28.24 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $69,050 | $33.20 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $79,580 | $38.26 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $108,200 | $52.02 |
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How California compares
California ranks 17th out of 50 states and territories for Brickmasons and Blockmasons pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Brickmasons and Blockmasons salary in other states
Minnesota $95,220Massachusetts $94,950Illinois $89,980New York $84,410Washington $83,190Wisconsin $80,120North Dakota $79,940Oregon $79,450Rhode Island $79,280Hawaii $79,250New Jersey $77,010Indiana $73,110Missouri $72,370Ohio $70,950Pennsylvania $69,560Iowa $69,440Connecticut $67,960New Hampshire $66,890Delaware $66,550Colorado $65,260District of Columbia $64,450Tennessee $63,850Michigan $63,500Idaho $62,510Nebraska $61,200Nevada $60,670Utah $60,450South Dakota $60,380Wyoming $60,040Kentucky $59,820Vermont $59,590Arizona $59,260Kansas $59,220Maryland $59,030Louisiana $57,440Texas $56,410Montana $56,030Arkansas $55,100Virginia $54,680Florida $52,760Georgia $50,650Oklahoma $50,620North Carolina $49,940Alabama $49,710South Carolina $49,010Mississippi $48,820West Virginia $46,600New Mexico $44,980Maine $42,710
Working as Brickmasons and Blockmasons in California
Nationally, about 53,000 people work as Brickmasons and Blockmasons in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($69,050) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Brickmasons and Blockmasons make in California?
The median Brickmasons and Blockmasons salary in California is $69,050 per year, or about $33.20 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $49,440 at the entry level to $108,200 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Brickmasons and Blockmasons about 11% more than the national median of $62,120. California ranks 17th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Brickmasons and Blockmasons?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $69,050 a year. About 3,820 Brickmasons and Blockmasons are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.