Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher Salary in San Francisco, CA
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area earn a median $75,970 a year — 33% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $58,422 take-home, or $4,868 a month.
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- Federal income tax$7,883
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,710
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,102
- California income tax$2,865
- CA State Disability Insurance (SDI)$988
- Take-home pay$58,422
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 8.00% state
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Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher pay by experience in San Francisco, CA
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $53,330 | $25.64 | $43,088 | $3,591 |
| 25th percentile | $60,730 | $29.20 | $48,494 | $4,041 |
| Median (50th) | $75,970 | $36.52 | $58,422 | $4,868 |
| 75th percentile | $101,350 | $48.73 | $73,616 | $6,135 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $120,700 | $58.03 | $85,178 | $7,098 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, California resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $75,970 buys in San Francisco, CA
Prices in San Francisco, CA are 15.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.95× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median cement mason and concrete finisher's $58,422 take-home pay has the buying power of $50,532 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher jobs are less concentrated in San Francisco, CA than nationally (location quotient 0.77), so openings may be scarcer.
Best-paying cities for cement masons and concrete finishers, adjusted for cost of living
San Francisco, CA ranks #4 of 16 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago, IL | $81,020 | $61,962 | $59,812 |
| 2 | St. Louis, MO | $64,670 | $52,040 | $54,728 |
| 3 | Kansas City, MO | $62,250 | $50,209 | $54,255 |
| 4 | San Francisco, CA | $75,970 | $58,422 | $50,532 |
| 5 | Detroit, MI | $62,330 | $49,864 | $49,716 |
| 6 | Denver, CO | $62,130 | $50,076 | $47,339 |
| 7 | Phoenix, AZ | $59,260 | $48,523 | $46,965 |
| 8 | New York, NY | $65,670 | $51,997 | $46,193 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 16 metros →
About the job: cement masons and concrete finishers
Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; and use saws to cut expansion joints. Installers of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units are classified in "Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers" (37-3011).
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +1.6% (slower than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher salaries elsewhere in California
- Sacramento, CA — $60,240
- Riverside, CA — $59,550
- Los Angeles, CA — $63,790
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cement mason and concrete finisher make in San Francisco, CA?
The median cement mason and concrete finisher salary in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $75,970 a year, or about $36.52 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $60,730 and $101,350.
What is a cement mason and concrete finisher’s take-home pay in San Francisco, CA?
On the median $75,970 salary, a single filer living in California takes home about $58,422 a year ($4,868 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $3,853 in California taxes in 2026.
Is San Francisco, CA a good place to work as a cement mason and concrete finisher?
Pay here is 33% above the national median of $57,020. Local prices are 15.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $50,532 would in a typical U.S. city. San Francisco, CA ranks #4 of 16 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a cement mason and concrete finisher afford rent in San Francisco, CA?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in San Francisco, CA is $2,620 a month ($3,187 for two bedrooms) — 54% of a median cement mason and concrete finisher’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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