Refractory Material Repairers, Except Brickmasons Salary in California (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons in California, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
California Median
$77,220
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.13
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+26% vs US median
US median $61,290
State Rank
#1 of 6
state estimate

How much does a Refractory Material Repairers, Except Brickmasons make in California?

A Refractory Material Repairers, Except Brickmasons working in California earns a median salary of $77,220 per year, or about $37.13 per hour. That is 26% above the national median of $61,290 for this occupation.

Within California, entry-level pay starts around $58,210 while the top 10% make $108,670 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $77,220 and $108,670 a year.

Refractory Material Repairers, Except Brickmasons salary range in California

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$58,210$27.99
25th percentile (early career)$77,220$37.13
50th percentile (median)$77,220$37.13
75th percentile (experienced)$108,670$52.25
90th percentile (top earners)$108,670$52.25

How California compares

California ranks 1st out of 6 states and territories for Refractory Material Repairers, Except Brickmasons pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$77,220
2Indiana$74,600
3Texas$67,330
4Ohio$58,470
5Alabama$47,650

Refractory Material Repairers, Except Brickmasons salary in other states

Working as a Refractory Material Repairers, Except Brickmasons in California

Nationally, about 1,000 people work as Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare California pay ($77,220) 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 does a Refractory Material Repairers, Except Brickmasons make in California?
The median Refractory Material Repairers, Except Brickmasons salary in California is $77,220 per year, or about $37.13 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $58,210 at the entry level to $108,670 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons about 26% more than the national median of $61,290. California ranks 1st out of 6 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $77,220 a year. 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.