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Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons Salary in U.S.

Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons in U.S. make a median of $58,540 a year, or about $28.15 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $81K for experienced workers.

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

$59K
Median annual
$28.15/hr
Hourly rate
$37K
Entry level (10th %)
$81K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $59K get you in U.S.?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,090/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home34.5% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$58,540/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,678/mo
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Category: Repair & Maintenance
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.

Bar chart showing Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $37,050, 25th percentile $48,380, median $58,540, 75th percentile $73,940, 90th percentile $81,440. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$37K25th$48KMedian$59K75th$74K90th$81K
Bar chart showing Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $37,050, 25th percentile $48,380, median $58,540, 75th percentile $73,940, 90th percentile $81,440. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $59K.Top earners bring in $81K or more - a $44K spread from bottom to top.

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Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons pay across states

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

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Virginia$72K+22%40
Indiana$59K+1%40
Ohio$59K+0%N/A
Texas$58K-0%160
Michigan$43K-27%30
Alabama$40K-32%90
South Carolina$37K-37%50

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Frequently asked questions

How much do refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons make in U.S.?

The median is $58,540 a year - that works out to about $28.15 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,050, and experienced refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons can clear $81,440. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $59K enough to live in U.S.?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,090/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 34.5% 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 refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons 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 refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons salary is worth about $58,540 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons 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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