California Median
$60,930
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.29
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+6% vs US median
US median $57,390
State Rank
#10 of 31
1,250 employed here
How much does a Stonemason make in California?
Stonemasons in California take home a median of $60,930 annually — roughly $29.29 an hour — which runs 6% above the national median of $57,390.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $46,570 while the top 10% make $99,680 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $49,740 and $76,860 a year.
Stonemason salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $46,570 | $22.39 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $49,740 | $23.91 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $60,930 | $29.29 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $76,860 | $36.95 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $99,680 | $47.92 |
|
How California compares
California ranks 10th out of 31 states and territories for Stonemason pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Stonemason salary in other states
Wisconsin $82,740Nevada $79,600Washington $78,010Massachusetts $69,610New Jersey $66,210Vermont $65,950Rhode Island $62,510Montana $61,040Maine $60,980Minnesota $60,510Michigan $59,160Pennsylvania $59,060Florida $58,980New Hampshire $57,600Kansas $57,550North Carolina $52,760Colorado $49,630Utah $49,260Ohio $48,820Virginia $48,550New York $46,980Tennessee $46,830Indiana $45,870Texas $45,790Maryland $44,280Missouri $43,880Alabama $42,210Arizona $42,130Oklahoma $40,930Mississippi $40,700
Working as a Stonemason in California
Nationally, about 8,000 people work as Stonemasons in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($60,930) 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 Stonemason make in California?
The median Stonemason salary in California is $60,930 per year, or about $29.29 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $46,570 at the entry level to $99,680 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Stonemasons about 6% more than the national median of $57,390. California ranks 10th out of 31 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Stonemasons?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $60,930 a year. About 1,250 Stonemasons 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.
← See the national Stonemason salary report
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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.