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 level | Annual salary | Hourly 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.
| # | State | Median salary | Hourly | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | $82,740 | $39.78 | +44% |
| 2 | Nevada | $79,600 | $38.27 | +39% |
| 3 | Washington | $78,010 | $37.50 | +36% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $69,610 | $33.47 | +21% |
| 5 | New Jersey | $66,210 | $31.83 | +15% |
Stonemason salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 31 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
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.
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