U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsSmooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; and use saws to cut expansion joints. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140,950 | 1.7 % | $18.89 | $39,290 | 0.7 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $11.12 | $13.51 | $17.04 | $22.60 | $30.48 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $23,130 | $28,110 | $35,450 | $47,010 | $63,400 |
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 | 65,690 | 9.21 | $18.48 | $38,430 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 27,470 | 5.12 | $18.96 | $39,440 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 13,620 | 2.05 | $20.08 | $41,770 |
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | 11,620 | 3.82 | $19.87 | $41,320 |
| Residential Building Construction | 5,620 | 0.95 | $19.47 | $40,500 |
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 | 65,690 | 9.21 | $18.48 | $38,430 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 27,470 | 5.12 | $18.96 | $39,440 |
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | 11,620 | 3.82 | $19.87 | $41,320 |
| Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing | 3,940 | 2.20 | $16.00 | $33,290 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 13,620 | 2.05 | $20.08 | $41,770 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 40 | (7) | $28.10 | $58,440 |
| Metal Ore Mining | 50 | 0.15 | $24.55 | $51,070 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 70 | (7) | $24.44 | $50,830 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 160 | 0.01 | $23.50 | $48,870 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 930 | 0.02 | $22.93 | $47,690 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 15,580 | 1.54 | 1.39 | $13.86 | $28,830 |
| California | 14,930 | 1.07 | 0.96 | $23.74 | $49,370 |
| Florida | 7,950 | 1.12 | 1.01 | $15.27 | $31,750 |
| Illinois | 7,130 | 1.29 | 1.16 | $26.43 | $54,970 |
| Arizona | 5,250 | 2.22 | 2.00 | $17.03 | $35,430 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 1,320 | 3.42 | 3.08 | $14.20 | $29,530 |
| Wyoming | 770 | 2.85 | 2.57 | $17.18 | $35,740 |
| North Dakota | 940 | 2.64 | 2.38 | $16.37 | $34,050 |
| Nebraska | 2,280 | 2.53 | 2.28 | $15.27 | $31,770 |
| Iowa | 3,230 | 2.24 | 2.02 | $16.42 | $34,150 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 240 | 0.79 | 0.72 | $31.37 | $65,260 |
| Hawaii | 610 | 1.07 | 0.97 | $29.21 | $60,750 |
| New York | 4,410 | 0.53 | 0.48 | $27.52 | $57,240 |
| Illinois | 7,130 | 1.29 | 1.16 | $26.43 | $54,970 |
| California | 14,930 | 1.07 | 0.96 | $23.74 | $49,370 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 4,730 | 1.89 | 1.71 | $14.22 | $29,590 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 4,270 | 1.21 | 1.09 | $27.95 | $58,140 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 3,870 | 2.30 | 2.07 | $17.22 | $35,810 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 3,210 | 1.40 | 1.26 | $18.12 | $37,690 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 2,700 | 0.71 | 0.64 | $23.24 | $48,350 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 2,600 | 1.30 | 1.17 | $13.22 | $27,490 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 2,500 | 0.50 | 0.45 | $29.95 | $62,300 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 2,420 | 2.12 | 1.91 | $22.86 | $47,550 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO | 2,350 | 1.99 | 1.79 | $18.06 | $37,570 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,910 | 2.30 | 2.07 | $13.75 | $28,600 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | 210 | 4.75 | 4.28 | $17.28 | $35,940 |
| Waco, TX | 410 | 4.11 | 3.71 | $12.96 | $26,950 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | 450 | 4.09 | 3.68 | $14.91 | $31,020 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | 470 | 3.99 | 3.60 | $16.35 | $34,010 |
| Pueblo, CO | 220 | 3.94 | 3.55 | $16.98 | $35,330 |
| Victoria, TX | 170 | 3.75 | 3.38 | $12.28 | $25,550 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 500 | 3.74 | 3.37 | $15.73 | $32,720 |
| Rapid City, SD | 200 | 3.43 | 3.09 | $15.25 | $31,730 |
| Ames, IA | 130 | 3.33 | 3.00 | $16.00 | $33,280 |
| Greeley, CO | 250 | 3.29 | 2.97 | $15.88 | $33,030 |