The median pay for a stonemasons in Kentucky is $48,510/year ($23.32/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $55K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Kentucky. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Stonemasons salary percentiles in Kentucky: 10th percentile $31,250, 25th percentile $36,720, median $48,510, 75th percentile $53,630, 90th percentile $54,910. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level stonemasons (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K. Top earners bring in $55K or more, a $24K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $48,510 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,250, and experienced stonemasons can clear $54,910. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $49K enough to live in Kentucky?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,256/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,110/month, which eats 34.1% 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 stonemasons salary go in Kentucky?▼
Kentucky 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 stonemasons salary is worth about $53,763 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do stonemasons 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.
