Average salary, compensation, and wages for Brickmasons, blockmasons, and stonemasons in the United StatesMedian hourly earnings of brickmasons and blockmasons in 2002 were $20.11. The middle 50 percent earned between $15.36 and $25.32. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $11.55, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $30.66. Median hourly earnings in the industries employing the largest number of brickmasons in 2002 are shown below:
Median hourly earnings of stonemasons in 2002 were $16.36. The middle 50 percent earned between $12.06 and $20.76. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $9.43, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $26.59. Earnings for workers in these trades can be reduced on occasion because poor weather and downturns in construction activity limit the time they can work. Apprentices or helpers usually start at about 50 percent of the wage rate paid to experienced workers. Pay increases as apprentices gain experience and learn new skills. Some brickmasons, blockmasons, and stonemasons are members of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsworkers. More information on Brickmasons, blockmasons, and stonemasons from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Brickmasons, blockmasons, and stonemasons occupation Number of Brickmasons, blockmasons, and stonemasons in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Brickmasons, blockmasons, and stonemasons Working conditions for Brickmasons, blockmasons, and stonemasons Significant points for Brickmasons, blockmasons, and stonemasons Training requirements for Brickmasons, blockmasons, and stonemasons Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |