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Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers Salary in U.S.

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in U.S. make a median of $54,660 a year, or about $26.28 an hour. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $88K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$55K
Median annual
$26.28/hr
Hourly rate
$38K
Entry level (10th %)
$88K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $55K get you in U.S.?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,830/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home36.9% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$54,660/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,418/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.

Bar chart showing Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $38,290, 25th percentile $46,020, median $54,660, 75th percentile $65,840, 90th percentile $87,620. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$38K25th$46KMedian$55K75th$66K90th$88K
Bar chart showing Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $38,290, 25th percentile $46,020, median $54,660, 75th percentile $65,840, 90th percentile $87,620. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level cement masons and concrete finishers (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $55K.Top earners bring in $88K or more - a $49K spread from bottom to top.

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Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Alaska$95K+74%100
Hawaii$90K+64%750
Illinois$77K+42%5,980
Washington$72K+31%5,000
California$64K+18%29,030
Massachusetts$64K+17%1,690
Minnesota$64K+16%4,150
Wisconsin$63K+16%4,570
New Jersey$63K+16%3,800
New York$63K+15%9,960
Oregon$62K+14%2,650
Rhode Island$62K+14%250
Ohio$62K+14%5,870
District of Columbia$61K+11%190
Nevada$61K+11%3,070

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Frequently asked questions

How much do cement masons and concrete finishers make in U.S.?

The median is $54,660 a year - that works out to about $26.28 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,290, and experienced cement masons and concrete finishers can clear $87,620. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $55K enough to live in U.S.?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,830/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 36.9% 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 U.S.?

U.S. 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 cement masons and concrete finishers salary is worth about $54,660 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.

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