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Brickmasons and Blockmasons Salary in Michigan

In Michigan, brickmasons and blockmasons earn $62,970 at the median, or about $30.27 an hour. The range runs from $44K at the entry level to $80K for experienced workers.

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

$63K
Median annual
$30.27/hr
Hourly rate
$44K
Entry level (10th %)
$80K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $63K get you in Michigan?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,163/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,272/mo
Rent as % of take-home30.6% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$67,068/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,891/mo

About brickmasons and blockmasons

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 53,520
Michigan employed: 2,340
Category: Construction & Trades

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Michigan

Bar chart showing Brickmasons and Blockmasons salary percentiles in Michigan: 10th percentile $44,010, 25th percentile $52,170, median $62,970, 75th percentile $75,670, 90th percentile $80,010. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$44K25th$52KMedian$63K75th$76K90th$80K
Bar chart showing Brickmasons and Blockmasons salary percentiles in Michigan: 10th percentile $44,010, 25th percentile $52,170, median $62,970, 75th percentile $75,670, 90th percentile $80,010. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level brickmasons and blockmasons (10th percentile) start around $44K. Mid-career wages sit at $63K. Top earners bring in $80K or more, a $36K spread from bottom to top.

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Brickmasons and Blockmasons salary by metro in Michigan

4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Lansing-East Lansing$74K+17%190
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood$64K+2%330
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn$63K-1%1,430
Traverse City$55K-12%30

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Frequently asked questions

How much do brickmasons and blockmasons make in Michigan?

The median is $62,970 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $44,010, and experienced brickmasons and blockmasons can clear $80,010. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $63K enough to live in Michigan?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,163/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,272/month, which eats 30.6% 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 Michigan?

Michigan 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 $67,068 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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