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Brickmasons and Blockmasons Salary in Alabama

In Alabama, brickmasons and blockmasons earn $48,820 at the median, or about $23.47 an hour. The range runs from $32K at the entry level to $72K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Alabama. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$49K
Median annual
$23.47/hr
Hourly rate
$32K
Entry level (10th %)
$72K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $49K get you in Alabama?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,249/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,085/mo
Rent as % of take-home33.4% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$55,251/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,164/mo

About brickmasons and blockmasons

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 53,520
Alabama employed: 380
Category: Construction & Trades

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Alabama

Bar chart showing Brickmasons and Blockmasons salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $32,180, 25th percentile $37,890, median $48,820, 75th percentile $59,010, 90th percentile $71,730. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$32K25th$38KMedian$49K75th$59K90th$72K
Bar chart showing Brickmasons and Blockmasons salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $32,180, 25th percentile $37,890, median $48,820, 75th percentile $59,010, 90th percentile $71,730. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level brickmasons and blockmasons (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K. Top earners bring in $72K or more, a $40K spread from bottom to top.

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Brickmasons and Blockmasons salary by metro in Alabama

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Birmingham$50K+2%120

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Frequently asked questions

How much do brickmasons and blockmasons make in Alabama?

The median is $48,820 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $32,180, and experienced brickmasons and blockmasons can clear $71,730. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $49K enough to live in Alabama?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,249/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,085/month, which eats 33.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a brickmasons and blockmasons salary go in Alabama?

Alabama has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median brickmasons and blockmasons salary is worth about $55,251 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do brickmasons and blockmasons get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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