Stonemasons salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,300 | $18.89 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $57,390 | $27.59 |
| Mean (average) | $60,710 | $29.19 |
| 90th percentile | $86,180 | $41.43 |
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
Stonemasons pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 31 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $42,210 | $26,380 | $45,450 | 90 | 0.89 |
| Arizona | $42,130 | $32,000 | $59,000 | 270 | 1.67 |
| California | $60,930 | $46,570 | $99,680 | 1,250 | 1.36 |
| Colorado | $49,630 | $40,040 | $64,620 | 240 | 1.63 |
| Florida | $58,980 | $37,430 | $72,350 | ||
| Indiana | $45,870 | $35,710 | $70,000 | 140 | 0.88 |
| Kansas | $57,550 | $45,280 | $73,960 | 90 | 1.22 |
| Maine | $60,980 | $45,930 | $74,260 | 230 | 7.29 |
| Maryland | $44,280 | $39,500 | $58,430 | 250 | 1.78 |
| Massachusetts | $69,610 | $45,390 | $121,330 | ||
| Michigan | $59,160 | $50,290 | $79,080 | 130 | 0.6 |
| Minnesota | $60,510 | $42,130 | $100,520 | ||
| Mississippi | $40,700 | $34,200 | $59,980 | 60 | 0.94 |
| Missouri | $43,880 | $35,370 | $67,330 | 200 | 1.34 |
| Montana | $61,040 | $50,250 | $85,340 | 160 | 6.29 |
| Nevada | $79,600 | $53,710 | $88,990 | 220 | 2.84 |
| New Hampshire | $57,600 | $46,140 | $68,440 | 40 | 1.25 |
| New Jersey | $66,210 | $50,230 | $82,920 | ||
| New York | $46,980 | $36,300 | $73,290 | ||
| North Carolina | $52,760 | $46,280 | $53,060 | ||
| Ohio | $48,820 | $41,790 | $74,330 | 150 | 0.52 |
| Oklahoma | $40,930 | $34,750 | $47,910 | ||
| Pennsylvania | $59,060 | $39,570 | $92,320 | 160 | 0.52 |
| Rhode Island | $62,510 | $35,640 | $68,700 | ||
| Tennessee | $46,830 | $34,230 | $65,000 | 140 | 0.88 |
| Texas | $45,790 | $35,730 | $64,620 | 420 | 0.59 |
| Utah | $49,260 | $37,170 | $60,390 | ||
| Vermont | $65,950 | $49,320 | $120,480 | 80 | 4.96 |
| Virginia | $48,550 | $39,820 | $56,980 | ||
| Washington | $78,010 | $46,260 | $113,560 | 350 | 1.99 |
| Wisconsin | $82,740 | $51,790 | $86,620 | 70 | 0.5 |
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 stonemasons
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 500. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 17.6%.
- 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 stonemasons
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Apprenticeship
- 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
- Mason/Masonry CIP 46.0101
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Set vertical and horizontal alignment of structures, using plumb bob, gauge line, and level.
- Lay out wall patterns or foundations, using straight edge, rule, or staked lines.
- Set stone or marble in place, according to layout or pattern.
- Remove wedges, fill joints between stones, finish joints between stones, using a trowel, and smooth the mortar to an attractive finish, using a tuck pointer.
- Clean excess mortar or grout from surface of marble, stone, or monument, using sponge, brush, water, or acid.
- Shape, trim, face and cut marble or stone preparatory to setting, using power saws, cutting equipment, and hand tools.
- Mix mortar or grout and pour or spread mortar or grout on marble slabs, stone, or foundation.
- Construct and install prefabricated masonry units.
Technology skills
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- Virtual private networking VPN software
Transferable skills for career changers: Complex Problem Solving, Judgment and Decision Making, Time Management, Coordination, Operations Monitoring, Operation and Control.
Common job titles: Marble Installer, Marble Shop Worker, Mason, Mason Mechanic, Stone Derrickman, Stone Installer, Stone Mason, Stone Setter, Stonemason.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do stonemasons make?
The national median annual wage for stonemasons was $57,390 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $39,300 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $86,180. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do stonemasons need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and apprenticeship on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is stonemasons a growing career?
BLS projects employment of stonemasons to change -5.4% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 500 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay stonemasons the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Wisconsin ($82,740), Nevada ($79,600), Washington ($78,010). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.