Brickmasons and Blockmason Salary in 2026

    SOC: 47-2021.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $60,800
    per year
    Salary Range
    $41K – $96K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    53,520
    employed
    Job Growth
    +3.2%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Brickmasons and Blockmasons Make?

    Brickmasons and Blockmasons earn a median annual salary of $60,800 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $41,330 at the 10th percentile to $95,560 at the 90th percentile — a range of $54,230. The highest-paying state is Massachusetts at $94,370.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$41,330
    25th percentile$49,430
    Median (50th)$60,800
    75th percentile$77,290
    90th percentile$95,560
    10th: $41,330Median: $60,80090th: $95,560
    Section 02

    Brickmasons and Blockmason Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Massachusettstop$94,370
    Washington$92,910
    Minnesota$89,170
    Illinois$86,330
    Wisconsin$78,700
    Connecticut$78,030
    New York$77,600
    Hawaii$77,260
    New Jersey$75,300
    Oregon$74,870
    Indiana$72,050
    Missouri$70,520
    Maine$67,220
    Pennsylvania$67,220
    California$66,420
    New Hampshire$65,450
    Montana$65,070
    District of Columbia$64,100
    Ohio$64,030
    Colorado$63,480
    Iowa$63,470
    Tennessee$63,440
    Idaho$63,040
    Michigan$62,970
    Kentucky$62,160
    South Dakota$61,260
    Nevada$60,570
    Vermont$60,290
    Georgia$60,270
    North Dakota$60,260
    Nebraska$60,060
    Arizona$59,400
    Maryland$58,420
    Delaware$58,410
    Wyoming$58,150
    Utah$56,340
    Rhode Island$55,730
    Virginia$55,630
    Kansas$54,770
    Texas$51,020
    Florida$49,980
    Mississippi$49,300
    Alabama$48,820
    North Carolina$48,420
    Arkansas$48,100
    Louisiana$47,370
    Oklahoma$47,330
    New Mexico$47,280
    West Virginia$46,810
    South Carolina$43,680
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Brickmasons and Blockmasons

    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
    Highest paying
    $101,120
    top metro salary
    Massachusetts
    $94,370
    $-6,750 vs highest
    Washington
    $92,910
    $-8,210 vs highest
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
    $91,880
    $-9,240 vs highest
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
    $89,590
    $-11,530 vs highest
    Minnesota
    $89,170
    $-11,950 vs highest
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
    $89,140
    $-11,980 vs highest
    Peoria, IL
    $86,590
    $-14,530 vs highest
    Section 04

    Brickmasons and Blockmason Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$41,330 – $49,430
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$60,800
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$77,290
    Senior (15+ yrs)$95,560+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Brickmasons and Blockmason

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Brickmasons and Blockmasons in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA earn $101,120 — $40,320 above the national median. Union membership, additional certifications, and supervisory experience are the most reliable paths to higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($77,290) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Brickmasons and Blockmason Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Brickmasons and Blockmasonthis career$60,800
    Boilermaker$73,340
    Stonemason$51,990
    Carpenter$59,310
    Floor Layer$54,340

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 47-2021.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.