Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers Salary
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Napa, CA make a median of $74,000 a year, or about $35.58 an hour. The range runs from $49K at the entry level to $103K for experienced workers. Prices run high here (RPP 112.55), so that salary is closer to $65,749 in real purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $2,773/month, about 57.4% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $74K get you in Napa?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Napa’s Regional Price Parity (112.55). 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 Napa
Napa sits well above the national pay line for cement masons and concrete finishers, local pay runs about 30% higher than the U.S. median of $57K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $2,773/month, which is 58% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost-of-living overall is 13% above the national average (BEA RPP 112.55), so groceries and services cost more too. The pay premium is real, but so are the offsets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for cement masons and concrete finishers in metros near Napa, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $64K | $56K |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $60K | $56K |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $60K | $56K |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $76K | $66K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Napa, CA
Entry-level cement masons and concrete finishers (10th percentile) start around $49K. Mid-career wages sit at $74K. Top earners bring in $103K or more, a $54K spread from bottom to top.
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $96K | +68% | 650 |
| Alaska | $93K | +63% | 240 |
| Illinois | $78K | +37% | 5,890 |
| Washington | $78K | +36% | 4,440 |
| Oregon | $69K | +20% | 2,170 |
| Minnesota | $67K | +17% | 3,070 |
| Wisconsin | $64K | +13% | 4,490 |
| New York | $64K | +12% | 9,060 |
| Massachusetts | $64K | +12% | 1,590 |
| Ohio | $63K | +10% | 6,060 |
| Rhode Island | $63K | +10% | 250 |
| California | $63K | +10% | 28,700 |
| District of Columbia | $62K | +8% | 320 |
| Montana | $62K | +8% | 780 |
| Pennsylvania | $62K | +8% | 5,180 |
| New Jersey | $61K | +8% | 2,390 |
| Missouri | $61K | +8% | 6,220 |
| Indiana | $61K | +7% | 4,390 |
| Nevada | $61K | +7% | 3,290 |
| Vermont | $61K | +7% | 270 |
| Colorado | $61K | +6% | 5,140 |
| Michigan | $60K | +5% | 6,350 |
| Arizona | $59K | +3% | 7,520 |
| Connecticut | $59K | +3% | 610 |
| Wyoming | $58K | +3% | 620 |
| Iowa | $58K | +2% | 2,110 |
| North Dakota | $58K | +1% | 1,190 |
| Delaware | $57K | +0% | 400 |
| Utah | $56K | -1% | 5,340 |
| Idaho | $56K | -1% | 2,540 |
| Maine | $56K | -2% | 730 |
| New Hampshire | $54K | -5% | 300 |
| Kansas | $52K | -9% | 3,610 |
| West Virginia | $52K | -9% | 760 |
| Maryland | $52K | -9% | 2,540 |
| Virginia | $51K | -11% | 4,020 |
| Kentucky | $50K | -12% | 1,280 |
| Nebraska | $50K | -13% | 3,200 |
| South Carolina | $49K | -13% | 1,930 |
| New Mexico | $49K | -14% | 1,540 |
| Louisiana | $49K | -14% | 910 |
| Florida | $49K | -15% | 15,240 |
| Tennessee | $48K | -16% | 3,920 |
| Texas | $48K | -17% | 26,430 |
| South Dakota | $47K | -17% | 2,550 |
| North Carolina | $47K | -18% | 4,610 |
| Georgia | $46K | -19% | 3,400 |
| Arkansas | $46K | -19% | 1,900 |
| Oklahoma | $46K | -20% | 2,980 |
| Alabama | $45K | -22% | 2,110 |
| Mississippi | $44K | -23% | 930 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a cement masons and concrete finisher afford a 2BR apartment alone in Napa?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $74K, rent takes 58% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,773/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,400/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for cement masons and concrete finishers in Napa?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new cement masons and concrete finishers typically earn — is $49K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,922/month. At HUD’s $2,773/month FMR, rent would take 95% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is cement masons and concrete finisher a high-paying job in Napa?
Local pay is 30% above the national median — $74K here vs. $57K nationally. Keep in mind cost of living here is 13% above the national average, which offsets some of that premium.
How does Napa compare to the national average for cement masons and concrete finishers?
Napa pays $74K median vs. the U.S. average of $57K — that’s +30%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 112.55), the purchasing-power equivalent is $66K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do cement masons and concrete finishers make in Napa, CA?
The median is $74,000 a year, that works out to about $36 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $48,700, and experienced cement masons and concrete finishers can clear $102,910. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $74K enough to live in Napa?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,785/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,773/month, which eats 58% 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 cement masons and concrete finishers salary go in Napa?
Napa has a Regional Price Parity of 112.55 (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 cement masons and concrete finishers salary is worth about $65,749 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do cement masons and concrete finishers 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.