Average salary, compensation, and wages for Cement masons, concrete finishers, segmental pavers, and terrazzo workers in the United StatesIn 2002, the median hourly earnings of cement masons and concrete finishers were $14.74. The middle 50 percent earned between $11.52 and $20.02. The top 10 percent earned over $26.02, and the bottom 10 percent earned less than $9.31. In 2002, the median hourly earnings of terrazzo workers and finishers were $13.42. The middle 50 percent earned between $10.46 and $17.72. The top 10 percent earned over $23.70, and the bottom 10 percent earned less than $8.94. Like those of other construction trades workers, earnings of cement masons, concrete finishers, segmental pavers, and terrazzo workers may be reduced on occasion because poor weather and downturns in construction activity limit the amount of time they can work. Cement masons often work overtime, with premium pay, because once concrete has been placed, the job must be completed. Many cement masons, concrete finishers, segmental pavers, and terrazzo workers belong to the Operative Plasterers� and Cement Masons� International Association of the United States and Canada, or to the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers. Some terrazzo workers belong to the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of the United States. Nonunion workers generally have lower wage rates than do union workers. Apprentices usually start at 50 to 60 percent of the rate paid to experienced workers. More information on Cement masons, concrete finishers, segmental pavers, and terrazzo workers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Cement masons, concrete finishers, segmental pavers, and terrazzo workers occupation Number of Cement masons, concrete finishers, segmental pavers, and terrazzo workers in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Cement masons, concrete finishers, segmental pavers, and terrazzo workers Working conditions for Cement masons, concrete finishers, segmental pavers, and terrazzo workers Significant points for Cement masons, concrete finishers, segmental pavers, and terrazzo workers Training requirements for Cement masons, concrete finishers, segmental pavers, and terrazzo workers Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |