California Median
$62,700
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.14
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+10% vs US median
US median $57,020
State Rank
#12 of 51
28,700 employed here
How much do Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers make in California?
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in California take home a median of $62,700 annually — roughly $30.14 an hour — which runs 10% above the national median of $57,020.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $46,510 while the top 10% make $101,810 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $51,450 and $84,070 a year.
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $46,510 | $22.36 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $51,450 | $24.74 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $62,700 | $30.14 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $84,070 | $40.42 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $101,810 | $48.95 |
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How California compares
California ranks 12th out of 51 states and territories for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary in other states
Hawaii $95,890Alaska $92,960Illinois $78,170Washington $77,520Oregon $68,530Minnesota $66,830Wisconsin $64,250New York $64,040Massachusetts $63,840Ohio $62,990Rhode Island $62,950District of Columbia $61,680Montana $61,620Pennsylvania $61,610New Jersey $61,410Missouri $61,390Indiana $61,270Nevada $61,230Vermont $61,160Colorado $60,700Michigan $59,860Arizona $58,910Connecticut $58,640Wyoming $58,450Iowa $58,220North Dakota $57,710Delaware $57,030Utah $56,420Idaho $56,410Maine $55,680New Hampshire $54,210Kansas $52,130Maryland $51,950West Virginia $51,950Virginia $50,930Kentucky $50,200Nebraska $49,510South Carolina $49,360New Mexico $49,230Louisiana $49,180Florida $48,680Tennessee $47,910Texas $47,500South Dakota $47,160North Carolina $46,780Georgia $46,240Arkansas $46,230Oklahoma $45,750Alabama $44,720Mississippi $43,980
Working as Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in California
Nationally, about 206,000 people work as Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($62,700) 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 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers make in California?
The median Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary in California is $62,700 per year, or about $30.14 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $46,510 at the entry level to $101,810 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers about 10% more than the national median of $57,020. California ranks 12th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $62,700 a year. About 28,700 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 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.