Brickmasons and Blockmasons Salary
In Idaho Falls, ID, brickmasons and blockmasons earn $69,050 at the median, or about $33.2 an hour. The range runs from $46K at the entry level to $73K for experienced workers.
So what does $69K get you in Idaho Falls?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Idaho Falls’s Regional Price Parity (94.4). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls sits well above the national pay line for brickmasons and blockmasons, local pay runs about 11% higher than the U.S. median of $62K. Rent runs $1,305/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 29% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 94.4 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 6% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for brickmasons and blockmasons in metros near Idaho Falls, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Boise City | $63K | , |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas | $56K | , |
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $60K | , |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $62K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Idaho Falls, ID
Entry-level brickmasons and blockmasons (10th percentile) start around $46K. Mid-career wages sit at $69K. Top earners bring in $73K or more, a $27K spread from bottom to top.
Brickmasons and Blockmasons pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $95K | +53% | 1,040 |
| Massachusetts | $95K | +53% | 1,570 |
| Illinois | $90K | +45% | 2,490 |
| New York | $84K | +36% | 3,790 |
| Washington | $83K | +34% | 600 |
| Wisconsin | $80K | +29% | 1,050 |
| North Dakota | $80K | +29% | 150 |
| Oregon | $79K | +28% | 650 |
| Rhode Island | $79K | +28% | 220 |
| Hawaii | $79K | +28% | 120 |
| New Jersey | $77K | +24% | 520 |
| Indiana | $73K | +18% | 1,770 |
| Missouri | $72K | +17% | 1,940 |
| Ohio | $71K | +14% | 2,770 |
| Pennsylvania | $70K | +12% | 2,910 |
| Iowa | $69K | +12% | 290 |
| California | $69K | +11% | 3,820 |
| Connecticut | $68K | +9% | 480 |
| New Hampshire | $67K | +8% | 140 |
| Delaware | $67K | +7% | 200 |
| Colorado | $65K | +5% | 870 |
| District of Columbia | $64K | +4% | 200 |
| Tennessee | $64K | +3% | 1,050 |
| Michigan | $64K | +2% | 2,240 |
| Idaho | $63K | +1% | 320 |
| Nebraska | $61K | -1% | 350 |
| Nevada | $61K | -2% | 810 |
| Utah | $60K | -3% | 1,590 |
| South Dakota | $60K | -3% | 320 |
| Wyoming | $60K | -3% | 230 |
| Kentucky | $60K | -4% | 780 |
| Vermont | $60K | -4% | 100 |
| Arizona | $59K | -5% | 1,190 |
| Kansas | $59K | -5% | 330 |
| Maryland | $59K | -5% | 1,650 |
| Louisiana | $57K | -8% | 240 |
| Texas | $56K | -9% | 4,300 |
| Montana | $56K | -10% | 140 |
| Arkansas | $55K | -11% | 450 |
| Virginia | $55K | -12% | 2,350 |
| Florida | $53K | -15% | 2,610 |
| Georgia | $51K | -18% | N/A |
| Oklahoma | $51K | -19% | 580 |
| North Carolina | $50K | -20% | 1,760 |
| Alabama | $50K | -20% | 370 |
| South Carolina | $49K | -21% | 410 |
| Mississippi | $49K | -21% | 160 |
| West Virginia | $47K | -25% | 210 |
| New Mexico | $45K | -28% | 270 |
| Maine | $43K | -31% | 90 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a brickmasons and blockmason afford a 2BR apartment alone in Idaho Falls?
Yes — at the median salary of $69K, rent takes 29% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,305/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for brickmasons and blockmasons in Idaho Falls?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new brickmasons and blockmasons typically earn — is $46K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,746/month. At HUD’s $1,305/month FMR, rent would take 48% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is brickmasons and blockmason a high-paying job in Idaho Falls?
Local pay is 11% above the national median — $69K here vs. $62K nationally.
How does Idaho Falls compare to the national average for brickmasons and blockmasons?
Idaho Falls pays $69K median vs. the U.S. average of $62K — that’s +11%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 94.4), the purchasing-power equivalent is $73K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do brickmasons and blockmasons make in Idaho Falls, ID?
The median is $69,050 a year, that works out to about $33 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $45,760, and experienced brickmasons and blockmasons can clear $72,800. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $69K enough to live in Idaho Falls?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,502/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,305/month, which eats 29% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a brickmasons and blockmasons salary go in Idaho Falls?
Idaho Falls 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 $73,146 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.