Brickmason and Blockmason Salary
Brickmasons and Blockmasons earn a median $62,120 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
What brickmasons and blockmasons do
Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terra-cotta block, with mortar and other substances, to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures. Installers of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units are classified in "Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers" (37-3011).
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Apprenticeship
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +1.1% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 4,100
- Self-employed
- 18%
Employment of brickmasons and blockmasons is projected to grow 1.1% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 4,100 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Brickmason and Blockmason take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$5,274
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,851
- Medicare (1.45%)$901
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$52,093
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $44,820 | $21.55 | $38,193 |
| 25th percentile | $51,110 | $24.57 | $43,247 |
| Median (50th) | $62,120 | $29.87 | $52,093 |
| 75th percentile | $79,350 | $38.15 | $64,653 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $100,010 | $48.08 | $79,187 |
Best cities for brickmasons and blockmasons (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $92,300 | $69,358 | $61,617 | 3,010 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $92,300
Brickmason and Blockmason salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $95,220 | +6.8% | $70,866 | $65,420 – $100,980 | 1,040 |
| Massachusetts | $94,950 | +0.6% | $71,100 | $59,940 – $136,860 | 1,570 |
| Illinois | $89,980 | +4.2% | $67,822 | $47,200 – $109,670 | 2,490 |
| New York | $84,410 | +8.8% | $64,251 | $60,470 – $127,980 | 3,790 |
| Washington | $83,190 | −10.5% | $67,354 | $55,240 – $113,100 | 600 |
| Wisconsin | $80,120 | +1.8% | $62,329 | $47,110 – $100,360 | 1,050 |
| North Dakota | $79,940 | +32.7% | $64,768 | $51,640 – $91,750 | 150 |
| Oregon | $79,450 | +6.1% | $58,601 | $52,550 – $102,400 | 650 |
| Rhode Island | $79,280 | +42.3% | $62,247 | $51,900 – $111,180 | 220 |
| Hawaii | $79,250 | +2.6% | $60,090 | $44,200 – $98,130 | 120 |
| New Jersey | $77,010 | +2.3% | $60,291 | $49,680 – $111,640 | 520 |
| Indiana | $73,110 | +1.5% | $58,136 | $46,760 – $90,020 | 1,770 |
| Missouri | $72,370 | +2.6% | $57,278 | $47,610 – $85,630 | 1,940 |
| Ohio | $70,950 | +10.8% | $57,575 | $46,260 – $83,790 | 2,770 |
| Pennsylvania | $69,560 | +3.5% | $55,630 | $49,690 – $102,760 | 2,910 |
| Iowa | $69,440 | +9.4% | $55,694 | $48,480 – $78,980 | 290 |
| California | $69,050 | +4.0% | $54,197 | $49,440 – $108,200 | 3,820 |
| Connecticut | $67,960 | −12.9% | $54,477 | $54,840 – $87,550 | 480 |
| New Hampshire | $66,890 | +2.2% | $55,887 | $47,390 – $78,840 | 140 |
| Delaware | $66,550 | +13.9% | $52,597 | $52,350 – $84,390 | 200 |
| Colorado | $65,260 | +2.8% | $52,453 | $46,180 – $77,420 | 870 |
| District of Columbia | $64,450 | +0.5% | $51,223 | $62,140 – $101,140 | 200 |
| Tennessee | $63,850 | +0.6% | $53,483 | $46,610 – $75,640 | 1,050 |
| Michigan | $63,500 | +0.8% | $50,754 | $48,400 – $90,930 | 2,240 |
| Idaho | $62,510 | −0.8% | $50,202 | $46,030 – $78,780 | 320 |
| Nebraska | $61,200 | +1.9% | $49,449 | $44,670 – $72,500 | 350 |
| Nevada | $60,670 | +0.2% | $50,928 | $46,580 – $77,150 | 810 |
| Utah | $60,450 | +7.3% | $48,997 | $40,550 – $78,280 | 1,590 |
| South Dakota | $60,380 | −1.4% | $50,695 | $44,000 – $86,020 | 320 |
| Wyoming | $60,040 | +3.3% | $50,422 | $49,640 – $77,780 | 230 |
| Kentucky | $59,820 | −3.8% | $48,269 | $36,650 – $77,920 | 780 |
| Vermont | $59,590 | −1.2% | $48,498 | $50,950 – $76,420 | 100 |
| Arizona | $59,260 | −0.2% | $48,523 | $49,080 – $75,040 | 1,190 |
| Kansas | $59,220 | +8.1% | $47,258 | $40,930 – $82,080 | 330 |
| Maryland | $59,030 | +1.0% | $47,170 | $37,980 – $70,640 | 1,650 |
| Louisiana | $57,440 | +21.3% | $46,996 | $46,500 – $62,200 | 240 |
| Texas | $56,410 | +10.6% | $47,505 | $43,860 – $60,940 | 4,300 |
| Montana | $56,030 | −13.9% | $45,323 | $34,790 – $77,600 | 140 |
| Arkansas | $55,100 | +14.6% | $44,517 | $39,170 – $62,370 | 450 |
| Virginia | $54,680 | −1.7% | $43,785 | $39,360 – $66,250 | 2,350 |
| Florida | $52,760 | +5.6% | $44,573 | $37,430 – $70,250 | 2,610 |
| Georgia | $50,650 | −16.0% | $40,871 | $34,600 – $74,450 | — |
| Oklahoma | $50,620 | +7.0% | $41,121 | $40,350 – $68,680 | 580 |
| North Carolina | $49,940 | +3.1% | $40,823 | $38,270 – $61,590 | 1,760 |
| Alabama | $49,710 | +1.8% | $39,901 | $37,870 – $61,240 | 370 |
| South Carolina | $49,010 | +12.2% | $39,776 | $35,710 – $77,960 | 410 |
| Mississippi | $48,820 | −1.0% | $40,186 | $33,450 – $60,040 | 160 |
| West Virginia | $46,600 | −0.4% | $38,253 | $30,750 – $64,600 | 210 |
| New Mexico | $44,980 | −4.9% | $37,355 | $36,160 – $59,530 | 270 |
| Maine | $42,710 | −36.5% | $34,796 | $38,400 – $73,130 | 90 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonemason | $57,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.4% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $61,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $62,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Electrician | $63,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Carpenter | $60,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $63,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $59,850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $58,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer | $58,930 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $58,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.1% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a brickmason and blockmason make?
The national median salary for brickmasons and blockmasons is $62,120 a year ($29.87 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,820 and the top 10% earn over $100,010. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays brickmasons and blockmasons the most?
Minnesota has the highest median pay at $95,220. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many brickmasons and blockmasons are there in the U.S.?
About 52,550 people work as brickmasons and blockmasons nationwide.