Median Salary
$62,120
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$29.87
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$100,010
entry level starts ~$44,820
Pay Grade
B
solid pay · 53,000 employed
How much do Brickmasons and Blockmasons make?
The median pay for Brickmasons and Blockmasons in the United States is $62,120 per year — about $29.87 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $44,820, while the most experienced professionals in the top 10% earn $100,010.
That is $730 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Brickmasons and Blockmasons salary range by percentile
Half of all Brickmasons and Blockmasons earn between $51,110 and $79,350 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $44,820 | $21.55 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $51,110 | $24.57 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $62,120 | $29.87 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $79,350 | $38.15 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $100,010 | $48.08 |
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Highest-paying states for Brickmasons and Blockmasons
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Minnesota leads the country for Brickmasons and Blockmasons pay at $95,220 a year, followed by Massachusetts ($94,950) and Illinois ($89,980). At the other end, Maine posts the lowest median at $42,710 — a gap of $52,510 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Brickmasons and Blockmasons salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 50 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
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 $69,440California $69,050Connecticut $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
Workforce and education
About 53,000 people work as Brickmasons and Blockmasons in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $68,280 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Brickmasons and Blockmasons make in the United States?
The median Brickmasons and Blockmasons salary in the United States is $62,120 per year, or about $29.87 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $44,820, while the top 10% of earners make $100,010 or more.
How does Brickmasons and Blockmasons pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of B (solid pay), the Brickmasons and Blockmasons median of $62,120 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Brickmasons and Blockmasons the most?
Minnesota is the highest-paying state for Brickmasons and Blockmasons, with a median salary of $95,220 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Brickmasons and Blockmasons need?
For most positions, a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many Brickmasons and Blockmasons work in the United States?
About 53,000 people were employed as Brickmasons and Blockmasons in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.