How much do Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers make?
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers earn a median annual salary of $57,020 in the United States, which works out to roughly $27.41 per hour for full-time work. Most earn between $39,190 at the entry level and $85,480 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $47,010 and $66,870 a year.
That is $4,370 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary range by percentile
Half of all Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers earn between $47,010 and $66,870 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $39,190 | $18.84 | |
| 25th percentile (early career) | $47,010 | $22.60 | |
| 50th percentile (median) | $57,020 | $27.41 | |
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $66,870 | $32.15 | |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $85,480 | $41.10 |
Highest-paying states for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Hawaii leads the country for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers pay at $95,890 a year, followed by Alaska ($92,960) and Illinois ($78,170). At the other end, Mississippi posts the lowest median at $43,980 — a gap of $51,910 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
| # | State | Median salary | Hourly | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $95,890 | $46.10 | +68% |
| 2 | Alaska | $92,960 | $44.69 | +63% |
| 3 | Illinois | $78,170 | $37.58 | +37% |
| 4 | Washington | $77,520 | $37.27 | +36% |
| 5 | Oregon | $68,530 | $32.95 | +20% |
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Workforce and education
About 206,000 people work as Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $60,050 — 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.
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