Stonemason Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for Stonemasons — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$57,390
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$27.59
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$86,180
entry level starts ~$39,300
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · 8,000 employed

How much does a Stonemason make?

The median pay for a Stonemason in the United States is $57,390 per year — about $27.59 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $39,300, while the most experienced Stonemasons in the top 10% earn $86,180.

That is $4,000 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

Stonemason salary range by percentile

Half of all Stonemasons earn between $45,450 and $71,630 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$39,300$18.89
25th percentile (early career)$45,450$21.85
50th percentile (median)$57,390$27.59
75th percentile (experienced)$71,630$34.44
90th percentile (top earners)$86,180$41.43

Highest-paying states for Stonemason

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Wisconsin leads the country for Stonemason pay at $82,740 a year, followed by Nevada ($79,600) and Washington ($78,010). At the other end, Mississippi posts the lowest median at $40,700 — a gap of $42,040 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1Wisconsin$82,740$39.78+44%
2Nevada$79,600$38.27+39%
3Washington$78,010$37.50+36%
4Massachusetts$69,610$33.47+21%
5New Jersey$66,210$31.83+15%

Workforce and education

About 8,000 people work as Stonemasons in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $60,710 — 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 does a Stonemason make in the United States?
The median Stonemason salary in the United States is $57,390 per year, or about $27.59 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $39,300, while the top 10% of earners make $86,180 or more.
How does Stonemason pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the Stonemason median of $57,390 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Stonemasons the most?
Wisconsin is the highest-paying state for Stonemasons, with a median salary of $82,740 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Stonemason?
Becoming a Stonemason typically requires a high school diploma. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
How many Stonemasons work in the United States?
About 8,000 people were employed as Stonemasons 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.