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Brickmasons and Blockmasons Salary in District of Columbia

In District of Columbia, brickmasons and blockmasons earn $64,100 at the median, or about $30.82 an hour. The range runs from $63K at the entry level to $92K for experienced workers.

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

$64K
Median annual
$30.82/hr
Hourly rate
$63K
Entry level (10th %)
$92K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $64K get you in District of Columbia?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,222/mo
Median 2BR rent-$2,146/mo
Rent as % of take-home50.8% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$58,872/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,076/mo

About brickmasons and blockmasons

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 53,520
District of Columbia employed: 330
Category: Construction & Trades

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, District of Columbia

Bar chart showing Brickmasons and Blockmasons salary percentiles in District of Columbia: 10th percentile $62,740, 25th percentile $62,820, median $64,100, 75th percentile $78,710, 90th percentile $91,590. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$63K25th$63KMedian$64K75th$79K90th$92K
Bar chart showing Brickmasons and Blockmasons salary percentiles in District of Columbia: 10th percentile $62,740, 25th percentile $62,820, median $64,100, 75th percentile $78,710, 90th percentile $91,590. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level brickmasons and blockmasons (10th percentile) start around $63K. Mid-career wages sit at $64K. Top earners bring in $92K or more, a $29K spread from bottom to top.

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Brickmasons and Blockmasons salary by metro in District of Columbia

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria$62K-3%1,650

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Frequently asked questions

How much do brickmasons and blockmasons make in District of Columbia?

The median is $64,100 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $62,740, and experienced brickmasons and blockmasons can clear $91,590. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $64K enough to live in District of Columbia?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,222/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,146/month, which eats 50.8% 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 District of Columbia?

District of Columbia 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 $58,872 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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