Brickmasons and Blockmasons Salary
In Salem, OR, brickmasons and blockmasons earn $92,110 at the median, or about $44.29 an hour. The range runs from $64K at the entry level to $99K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 103.65), that's roughly $88,866 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,560/month, or 27% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $92K get you in Salem?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Salem’s Regional Price Parity (103.65). 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 Salem
Salem sits well above the national pay line for brickmasons and blockmasons, local pay runs about 48% higher than the U.S. median of $62K. Rent runs $1,560/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 28.5% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 103.65) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for brickmasons and blockmasons in metros near Salem, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $82K | $78K |
| Bend | $73K | $70K |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $63K | $56K |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas | $56K | $55K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Salem, OR
Entry-level brickmasons and blockmasons (10th percentile) start around $64K. Mid-career wages sit at $92K. Top earners bring in $99K or more, a $35K 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 |
Showing 1–10 of 50 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a brickmasons and blockmason afford a 2BR apartment alone in Salem?
Yes — at the median salary of $92K, rent takes 28.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,560/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for brickmasons and blockmasons in Salem?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new brickmasons and blockmasons typically earn — is $64K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,864/month. At HUD’s $1,560/month FMR, rent would take 40% 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 Salem?
Local pay is 48% above the national median — $92K here vs. $62K nationally.
How does Salem compare to the national average for brickmasons and blockmasons?
Salem pays $92K median vs. the U.S. average of $62K — that’s +48%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 103.65), the purchasing-power equivalent is $89K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do brickmasons and blockmasons make in Salem, OR?
The median is $92,110 a year, that works out to about $44 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $64,400, and experienced brickmasons and blockmasons can clear $99,070. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $92K enough to live in Salem?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,471/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,560/month, which eats 28.5% 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 Salem?
Salem has a Regional Price Parity of 103.65 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median brickmasons and blockmasons salary is worth about $88,866 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.