Helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,230 | $17.42 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $47,550 | $22.86 |
| Mean (average) | $50,920 | $24.48 |
| 90th percentile | $70,080 | $33.69 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 44 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $37,390 | $30,380 | $48,860 | 70 | 0.38 |
| Arizona | $34,220 | $31,480 | $47,390 | ||
| Arkansas | $39,810 | $29,430 | $61,920 | 90 | 0.77 |
| California | $49,590 | $38,480 | $66,830 | 3,600 | 2.17 |
| Colorado | $49,980 | $48,250 | $58,840 | 230 | 0.87 |
| Connecticut | $59,080 | $44,340 | $74,940 | 430 | 2.79 |
| Delaware | $56,340 | $34,310 | $62,400 | 130 | 2.95 |
| District of Columbia | $41,430 | $41,430 | $54,760 | ||
| Florida | $40,160 | $27,580 | $58,360 | 750 | 0.82 |
| Hawaii | $61,020 | $43,340 | $73,960 | 50 | 0.89 |
| Idaho | $48,950 | $32,000 | $55,240 | 210 | 2.65 |
| Illinois | $41,530 | $38,330 | $41,530 | ||
| Indiana | $54,090 | $35,500 | $68,330 | 300 | 1.01 |
| Iowa | $59,220 | $39,420 | $72,250 | 60 | 0.42 |
| Kansas | $43,270 | $37,430 | $61,760 | 170 | 1.28 |
| Louisiana | $31,740 | $27,800 | $67,130 | 60 | 0.32 |
| Maryland | $35,840 | $31,840 | $45,100 | 150 | 0.59 |
| Massachusetts | $61,020 | $48,540 | $80,350 | 410 | 1.24 |
| Michigan | $45,540 | $40,500 | $58,160 | 240 | 0.6 |
| Missouri | $63,720 | $38,480 | $87,710 | 240 | 0.9 |
| Montana | $48,710 | $36,830 | $63,730 | 130 | 2.86 |
| Nebraska | $47,000 | $43,490 | $55,360 | 110 | 1.2 |
| Nevada | $44,720 | $39,430 | $55,310 | 460 | 3.26 |
| New Hampshire | $48,540 | $44,160 | $59,580 | 80 | 1.28 |
| New Jersey | $47,480 | $39,820 | $60,820 | 70 | 0.17 |
| New Mexico | $37,960 | $34,540 | $53,660 | ||
| New York | $62,020 | $43,610 | $103,210 | 890 | 1.01 |
| North Carolina | $39,230 | $35,530 | $47,420 | 690 | 1.53 |
| North Dakota | $50,120 | $38,400 | $55,360 | 50 | 1.17 |
| Ohio | $57,410 | $36,690 | $73,000 | 500 | 0.98 |
| Oklahoma | $39,970 | $29,560 | $43,560 | 90 | 0.56 |
| Oregon | $51,230 | $38,610 | $80,560 | 300 | 1.69 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,930 | $53,160 | $64,190 | 90 | 0.16 |
| South Carolina | $36,180 | $26,670 | $45,330 | 30 | 0.16 |
| South Dakota | $49,150 | $34,310 | $58,240 | 100 | 2.29 |
| Tennessee | $49,560 | $29,790 | $54,390 | 200 | 0.66 |
| Texas | $39,630 | $35,990 | $44,460 | 880 | 0.68 |
| Utah | $50,100 | $38,530 | $60,520 | 370 | 2.34 |
| Vermont | $49,570 | $45,930 | $58,460 | 70 | 2.48 |
| Virginia | $43,960 | $35,880 | $48,920 | 600 | 1.61 |
| Washington | $76,180 | $52,430 | $107,610 | 150 | 0.45 |
| West Virginia | $37,870 | $34,110 | $45,870 | 50 | 0.79 |
| Wisconsin | $59,390 | $47,190 | $82,770 | 140 | 0.5 |
| Wyoming | $48,070 | $40,540 | $61,940 | 30 | 1.23 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 1,100. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 1.7%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters
- Typical entry education
- No formal educational credential
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- NO MATCH CIP 99.9999
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Mix mortar, plaster, and grout, manually or using machines, according to standard formulas.
- Cut materials to specified sizes for installation, using power saws or tile cutters.
- Erect scaffolding or other installation structures.
- Locate and supply materials to masons for installation, following drawings or numbered sequences.
- Clean installation surfaces, equipment, tools, work sites, or storage areas, using water, chemical solutions, oxygen lances, or polishing machines.
- Apply grout between joints of bricks or tiles, using grouting trowels.
- Modify material moving, mixing, grouting, grinding, polishing, or cleaning procedures, according to installation or material requirements.
- Remove damaged tile, brick, or mortar, and clean or prepare surfaces, using pliers, hammers, chisels, drills, wire brushes, or metal wire anchors.
Technology skills
- Autodesk Revit (hot technology)
- Intuit QuickBooks (hot technology)
- Microsoft Access (hot technology)
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Office software (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft SharePoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Visio (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Aya Associates Comp-U-Floor
- CPR Visual Estimator
- Computer aided design and drafting CADD software
- Construction Management Software ProEst
- Daystar iStructural.com
- EasyCAD Iris 2D
- Measure Square FloorEstimate Pro
Transferable skills for career changers: Coordination, Operation and Control, Time Management, Judgment and Decision Making, Social Perceptiveness, Operations Monitoring.
Common job titles: Bricklayer Apprentice, Bricklayer Helper, Helper, Hod Carrier, Marble Helper, Mason Apprentice, Mason Assistant, Mason Tender, Masonry Helper, Setter Apprentice.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters make?
The national median annual wage for helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters was $47,550 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $36,230 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $70,080. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters need?
BLS lists no formal educational credential as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and short-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters a growing career?
BLS projects employment of helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters to change -11.7% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 1,100 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Washington ($76,180), Missouri ($63,720), New York ($62,020). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.