The median pay for a stonemasons in New Jersey is $57,970/year ($27.87/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $50K at the entry level to $130K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of New Jersey. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Stonemasons salary percentiles in New Jersey: 10th percentile $50,380, 25th percentile $51,580, median $57,970, 75th percentile $112,920, 90th percentile $130,490. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level stonemasons (10th percentile) start around $50K. Mid-career wages sit at $58K. Top earners bring in $130K or more, a $80K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $57,970 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $50,380, and experienced stonemasons can clear $130,490. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $58K enough to live in New Jersey?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,909/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,067/month, which eats 52.9% 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 stonemasons salary go in New Jersey?▼
New Jersey 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 $58,355 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.
