Mason Salary By State: Salary by State (Hourly + Annual)
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Quick Answer: How Much Do Masons Make?
Mason pay varies by state, whether you work brick vs block vs stone, and whether you’re on new commercial work or repair/restoration. The biggest pay jumps usually come from layout accuracy, production pacing, and being trusted on corners, leads, and scaffold workflow—not just tending.
This page shows hourly and annual estimates by state so you can compare typical masonry pay where you live. Use the top 10 chart for quick context, then the full table to compare nearby markets.
- Biggest pay drivers: line/level consistency, speed without slop, scaffold and material flow, and specialty work (stone/restoration).
- Where pay is often highest: commercial build markets, infrastructure work, and regions with consistent union/commercial masonry demand.
- Reality check: a true bricklayer running line and corners is a different skill tier than general masonry labor.
- Best next step: Jump to Masonry Salaries by State and compare your state to the top 10.
- Want the full career path? How to Become a Mason
Mason Salaries by State
Mason pay can vary a lot depending on where you live. Use this state-by-state breakdown to compare average hourly wage, weekly pay, monthly income, and annual salary for masons across the United States.
Salary estimates are based on aggregated data from publicly available wage sources, including state-level labor datasets, employer-reported estimates, and trade industry compensation data. Primary sources include the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), State Labor Departments, and union wage scales and collective bargaining agreements (where available). Data reflects the most recently available wage releases at the time of publication.
How these Mason salary estimates are calculated: Hourly wage figures are based on the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the trade, supplemented with state labor department wage data and published union wage scales where available. Weekly pay assumes a standard 40-hour work week. Annual salary estimates are calculated using 2,080 work hours per year, and monthly pay is derived by dividing the annual estimate by 12. These figures represent typical earnings and may vary based on experience level, system specialization, overtime, seasonality, and regional demand.
Top 10 Highest Paying States for Masons (Hourly)
Complete Mason Salary Table by State
| State | Hourly Wage | Weekly Pay | Monthly Pay | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $31.42 | $1,257 | $5,446 | $65,354 |
| New York | $30.38 | $1,217 | $5,275 | $63,299 |
| Massachusetts | $30.33 | $1,215 | $5,266 | $63,186 |
| Alaska | $29.93 | $1,198 | $5,191 | $62,286 |
| Vermont | $29.56 | $1,182 | $5,124 | $61,485 |
| North Dakota | $29.42 | $1,177 | $5,099 | $61,194 |
| Oregon | $29.40 | $1,176 | $5,096 | $61,152 |
| Colorado | $29.24 | $1,170 | $5,068 | $60,819 |
| Hawaii | $28.90 | $1,156 | $5,009 | $60,112 |
| Nevada | $28.35 | $1,134 | $4,914 | $58,968 |
| New Jersey | $28.27 | $1,131 | $4,900 | $58,802 |
| Wisconsin | $28.11 | $1,124 | $4,872 | $58,469 |
| Pennsylvania | $27.92 | $1,117 | $4,839 | $58,074 |
| Delaware | $27.88 | $1,115 | $4,833 | $57,990 |
| South Dakota | $27.86 | $1,114 | $4,829 | $57,949 |
| Virginia | $27.63 | $1,105 | $4,789 | $57,470 |
| California | $27.51 | $1,100 | $4,768 | $57,221 |
| Minnesota | $27.31 | $1,092 | $4,734 | $56,805 |
| Rhode Island | $27.30 | $1,092 | $4,732 | $56,784 |
| New Hampshire | $27.12 | $1,085 | $4,701 | $56,410 |
| Maryland | $27.07 | $1,082 | $4,691 | $56,286 |
| New Mexico | $27.03 | $1,081 | $4,685 | $56,222 |
| Illinois | $27.03 | $1,081 | $4,685 | $56,222 |
| Maine | $27 | $1,080 | $4,680 | $56,160 |
| Wyoming | $26.82 | $1,073 | $4,649 | $55,786 |
| Nebraska | $26.61 | $1,064 | $4,612 | $55,349 |
| Indiana | $26.56 | $1,062 | $4,604 | $55,245 |
| Connecticut | $26.55 | $1,062 | $4,602 | $55,224 |
| Ohio | $26.53 | $1,061 | $4,598 | $55,182 |
| Mississippi | $26.44 | $1,058 | $4,583 | $54,995 |
| Idaho | $26.27 | $1,051 | $4,554 | $54,642 |
| Iowa | $26.23 | $1,049 | $4,546 | $54,558 |
| Missouri | $26.19 | $1,048 | $4,539 | $54,475 |
| Arizona | $26.03 | $1,041 | $4,512 | $54,142 |
| Texas | $26.02 | $1,041 | $4,510 | $54,122 |
| South Carolina | $25.92 | $1,037 | $4,493 | $53,914 |
| Oklahoma | $25.80 | $1,032 | $4,472 | $53,664 |
| Montana | $25.65 | $1,026 | $4,446 | $53,352 |
| Utah | $25.45 | $1,018 | $4,411 | $52,936 |
| North Carolina | $25.41 | $1,016 | $4,404 | $52,853 |
| Tennessee | $25.38 | $1,015 | $4,399 | $52,790 |
| Alabama | $25.34 | $1,014 | $4,392 | $52,707 |
| Kansas | $24.95 | $998 | $4,325 | $51,896 |
| Michigan | $24.41 | $976 | $4,231 | $50,773 |
| Kentucky | $24.33 | $973 | $4,218 | $50,613 |
| Louisiana | $23.97 | $958 | $4,155 | $49,858 |
| Georgia | $23.68 | $947 | $4,105 | $49,254 |
| Arkansas | $23.21 | $930 | $4,030 | $48,357 |
| West Virginia | $21.79 | $872 | $3,777 | $45,323 |
| Florida | $21.07 | $843 | $3,652 | $43,826 |
Next Steps
- Follow the full training-to-career roadmap: How to Become a Mason
- Compare union and non-union masonry careers: Mason Union vs Non-Union Jobs
- Explore training options near you: Trade Schools & Apprenticeships Near Me
