Stonemason Salary
Stonemasons earn a median $57,390 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
U.S. median
$57,390
$27.59 per hour
Range
$39,300 – $86,180
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
7,820
across the U.S.
Stonemason take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$48,293
per year · effective tax rate 15.9%
$4,024Monthly
$2,012Twice a month
$1,857Every 2 weeks
$23.22Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,707
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,558
- Medicare (1.45%)$832
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$48,293
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $39,300 | $18.89 | $33,758 |
| 25th percentile | $45,450 | $21.85 | $38,699 |
| Median (50th) | $57,390 | $27.59 | $48,293 |
| 75th percentile | $71,630 | $34.44 | $59,222 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $86,180 | $41.43 | $69,458 |
Best cities for stonemasons (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $61,200 | $48,646 | $43,217 | 820 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $61,200
Stonemason salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $82,740 | $64,033 | $51,790 – $86,620 | 70 |
| Nevada | $79,600 | $64,829 | $53,710 – $88,990 | 220 |
| Washington | $78,010 | $63,710 | $46,260 – $113,560 | 350 |
| Massachusetts | $69,610 | $54,540 | $45,390 – $121,330 | — |
| New Jersey | $66,210 | $53,269 | $50,230 – $82,920 | — |
| Vermont | $65,950 | $53,278 | $49,320 – $120,480 | 80 |
| Rhode Island | $62,510 | $50,680 | $35,640 – $68,700 | — |
| Montana | $61,040 | $49,113 | $50,250 – $85,340 | 160 |
| Maine | $60,980 | $48,243 | $45,930 – $74,260 | 230 |
| California | $60,930 | $48,640 | $46,570 – $99,680 | 1,250 |
| Minnesota | $60,510 | $48,209 | $42,130 – $100,520 | — |
| Michigan | $59,160 | $47,452 | $50,290 – $79,080 | 130 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,060 | $47,822 | $39,570 – $92,320 | 160 |
| Florida | $58,980 | $49,570 | $37,430 – $72,350 | — |
| New Hampshire | $57,600 | $48,462 | $46,140 – $68,440 | 40 |
| Kansas | $57,550 | $46,010 | $45,280 – $73,960 | 90 |
| North Carolina | $52,760 | $42,976 | $46,280 – $53,060 | — |
| Colorado | $49,630 | $40,582 | $40,040 – $64,620 | 240 |
| Utah | $49,260 | $40,510 | $37,170 – $60,390 | — |
| Ohio | $48,820 | $40,847 | $41,790 – $74,330 | 150 |
| Virginia | $48,550 | $39,212 | $39,820 – $56,980 | — |
| New York | $46,980 | $37,989 | $36,300 – $73,290 | — |
| Tennessee | $46,830 | $39,808 | $34,230 – $65,000 | 140 |
| Indiana | $45,870 | $37,713 | $35,710 – $70,000 | 140 |
| Texas | $45,790 | $38,972 | $35,730 – $64,620 | 420 |
| Maryland | $44,280 | $36,019 | $39,500 – $58,430 | 250 |
| Missouri | $43,880 | $36,313 | $35,370 – $67,330 | 200 |
| Alabama | $42,210 | $34,250 | $26,380 – $45,450 | 90 |
| Arizona | $42,130 | $35,187 | $32,000 – $59,000 | 270 |
| Oklahoma | $40,930 | $33,771 | $34,750 – $47,910 | — |
| Mississippi | $40,700 | $33,986 | $34,200 – $59,980 | 60 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a stonemason make?
The national median salary for stonemasons is $57,390 a year ($27.59 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,300 and the top 10% earn over $86,180. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays stonemasons the most?
Wisconsin has the highest median pay at $82,740. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many stonemasons are there in the U.S.?
About 7,820 people work as stonemasons nationwide.