U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsLay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terra-cotta block, with mortar and other substances to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures. Excludes "Stonemasons" (47-2022). Installers of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units are classified in "Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers" (37-3011).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68,520 | 2.3 % | $24.09 | $50,110 | 0.9 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $13.84 | $17.48 | $22.56 | $29.66 | $37.80 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $28,790 | $36,360 | $46,930 | $61,700 | $78,630 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | 51,540 | 7.23 | $23.43 | $48,740 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 4,970 | 0.75 | $25.94 | $53,960 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 2,420 | 0.45 | $28.04 | $58,320 |
| Residential Building Construction | 2,320 | 0.39 | $21.51 | $44,740 |
| Employment Services | 370 | 0.01 | $22.61 | $47,040 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | 51,540 | 7.23 | $23.43 | $48,740 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 4,970 | 0.75 | $25.94 | $53,960 |
| Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing | 240 | 0.59 | $19.39 | $40,340 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 2,420 | 0.45 | $28.04 | $58,320 |
| Residential Building Construction | 2,320 | 0.39 | $21.51 | $44,740 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 360 | 0.01 | $30.28 | $62,980 |
| Building Finishing Contractors | (8) | (8) | $29.63 | $61,630 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 2,420 | 0.45 | $28.04 | $58,320 |
| Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | 160 | 0.19 | $26.33 | $54,760 |
| Services to Buildings and Dwellings | (8) | (8) | $26.16 | $54,420 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 6,340 | 0.76 | 1.41 | $28.60 | $59,480 |
| Texas | 6,020 | 0.60 | 1.11 | $18.96 | $39,440 |
| California | 4,140 | 0.30 | 0.55 | $27.66 | $57,530 |
| Pennsylvania | 4,050 | 0.74 | 1.37 | $23.45 | $48,770 |
| Illinois | 4,020 | 0.73 | 1.35 | $33.38 | $69,440 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 450 | 1.01 | 1.88 | $25.77 | $53,600 |
| Wyoming | 260 | 0.97 | 1.81 | $20.22 | $42,070 |
| Maryland | 2,270 | 0.92 | 1.71 | $22.85 | $47,530 |
| Utah | 920 | 0.80 | 1.49 | $24.30 | $50,530 |
| Indiana | 2,170 | 0.80 | 1.48 | $23.64 | $49,170 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1,260 | 0.41 | 0.75 | $38.78 | $80,660 |
| Illinois | 4,020 | 0.73 | 1.35 | $33.38 | $69,440 |
| Hawaii | 220 | 0.39 | 0.72 | $30.75 | $63,960 |
| Minnesota | 1,210 | 0.47 | 0.88 | $30.55 | $63,530 |
| New Jersey | 2,090 | 0.55 | 1.03 | $29.87 | $62,140 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 3,720 | 0.75 | 1.38 | $30.44 | $63,320 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 2,740 | 0.77 | 1.44 | $35.24 | $73,310 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 1,910 | 0.77 | 1.42 | $20.31 | $42,240 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 1,460 | 0.64 | 1.18 | $22.70 | $47,210 |
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | 1,160 | 0.96 | 1.79 | $29.31 | $60,970 |
| Baltimore-Towson, MD | 1,110 | 0.90 | 1.66 | $21.74 | $45,220 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 1,080 | 0.60 | 1.11 | $29.34 | $61,030 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 990 | 0.91 | 1.68 | $21.35 | $44,400 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 870 | 0.69 | 1.29 | $28.34 | $58,940 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 860 | 0.52 | 0.96 | $40.58 | $84,400 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George, UT | 110 | 2.35 | 4.37 | $24.18 | $50,300 |
| Lancaster, PA | 470 | 2.11 | 3.91 | $22.00 | $45,770 |
| New Bedford, MA | 130 | 2.09 | 3.87 | $34.45 | $71,650 |
| Palm Coast, FL | 30 | 2.02 | 3.75 | $15.14 | $31,490 |
| Greenville, NC | 130 | 1.87 | 3.47 | $16.43 | $34,180 |
| Waco, TX | 180 | 1.86 | 3.45 | $19.08 | $39,680 |
| Lynchburg, VA | 180 | 1.84 | 3.42 | $20.15 | $41,920 |
| Hot Springs, AR | 70 | 1.83 | 3.40 | $19.52 | $40,600 |
| Gary, IN Metropolitan Division | 430 | 1.66 | 3.08 | $22.23 | $46,230 |
| Owensboro, KY | 70 | 1.60 | 2.96 | $22.60 | $47,010 |