Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher Salary in 2026

    SOC: 47-2051.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $54,660
    per year
    Salary Range
    $38K – $88K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    205,230
    employed
    Job Growth
    +1.8%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers Make?

    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers earn a median annual salary of $54,660 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $38,290 at the 10th percentile to $87,620 at the 90th percentile — a range of $49,330. The highest-paying state is Alaska at $94,950.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$38,290
    25th percentile$46,020
    Median (50th)$54,660
    75th percentile$65,840
    90th percentile$87,620
    10th: $38,290Median: $54,66090th: $87,620
    Section 02

    Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher Salary by State

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

    StateMedian salary
    Alaskatop$94,950
    Hawaii$89,550
    Illinois$77,450
    Washington$71,820
    California$64,280
    Massachusetts$63,920
    Minnesota$63,610
    Wisconsin$63,490
    New Jersey$63,410
    New York$63,020
    Oregon$62,290
    Rhode Island$62,250
    Ohio$62,050
    District of Columbia$60,860
    Colorado$60,710
    Nevada$60,560
    Pennsylvania$59,790
    Connecticut$59,740
    Indiana$59,280
    Michigan$59,170
    Vermont$58,310
    Arizona$57,360
    Missouri$57,050
    North Dakota$56,180
    Wyoming$55,690
    Utah$55,540
    Montana$55,220
    Iowa$54,650
    Maine$53,730
    Delaware$52,450
    Louisiana$51,310
    New Hampshire$51,290
    Kansas$50,640
    Kentucky$49,820
    Maryland$49,390
    Idaho$48,700
    New Mexico$48,700
    Virginia$48,510
    Nebraska$48,070
    South Carolina$47,430
    North Carolina$47,370
    Georgia$47,230
    West Virginia$47,020
    Oklahoma$46,940
    Texas$46,730
    Florida$46,460
    Tennessee$46,460
    Arkansas$46,020
    South Dakota$45,150
    Mississippi$44,460
    Alabama$43,740
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

    Urban Honolulu, HI
    Highest paying
    $90,120
    top metro salary
    Hawaii
    $89,550
    $-570 vs highest
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
    $82,190
    $-7,930 vs highest
    Champaign-Urbana, IL
    $78,520
    $-11,600 vs highest
    Illinois
    $77,450
    $-12,670 vs highest
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
    $76,650
    $-13,470 vs highest
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    $75,690
    $-14,430 vs highest
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
    $74,700
    $-15,420 vs highest
    Section 04

    Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher 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)~$38,290 – $46,020
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$54,660
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$65,840
    Senior (15+ yrs)$87,620+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Urban Honolulu, HI earn $90,120 — $35,460 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 ($65,840) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finisherthis career$54,660
    Brickmasons and Blockmason$60,800
    Stonemason$51,990
    Carpenter$59,310
    Floor Layer$54,340

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 47-2051.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.