Brickmasons and Blockmasons Salary
In Traverse City, MI, brickmasons and blockmasons earn $80,390 at the median, or about $38.65 an hour. The range runs from $48K at the entry level to $83K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 93.37), which stretches that salary to about $86,098 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,224/month, or 24.1% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $80K get you in Traverse City?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Traverse City’s Regional Price Parity (93.37). 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 Traverse City
Traverse City sits well above the national pay line for brickmasons and blockmasons, local pay runs about 29% higher than the U.S. median of $62K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,224/month, 23.9% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 93.37 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 7% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Traverse City offers a genuinely strong financial position for brickmasons and blockmasonss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for brickmasons and blockmasons in metros near Traverse City, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $83K | $82K |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $63K | $63K |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $66K | $69K |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $76K | $80K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Traverse City, MI
Entry-level brickmasons and blockmasons (10th percentile) start around $48K. Mid-career wages sit at $80K. Top earners bring in $83K 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a brickmasons and blockmason afford a 2BR apartment alone in Traverse City?
Yes — at the median salary of $80K, rent takes 23.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,224/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for brickmasons and blockmasons in Traverse City?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new brickmasons and blockmasons typically earn — is $48K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,887/month. At HUD’s $1,224/month FMR, rent would take 42% 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 Traverse City?
Local pay is 29% above the national median — $80K here vs. $62K nationally.
How does Traverse City compare to the national average for brickmasons and blockmasons?
Traverse City pays $80K median vs. the U.S. average of $62K — that’s +29%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 93.37), the purchasing-power equivalent is $86K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do brickmasons and blockmasons make in Traverse City, MI?
The median is $80,390 a year, that works out to about $39 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $48,120, and experienced brickmasons and blockmasons can clear $83,120. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $80K enough to live in Traverse City?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,127/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,224/month, which eats 23.9% 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 Traverse City?
Traverse City has a Regional Price Parity of 93.37 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median brickmasons and blockmasons salary is worth about $86,098 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.