How Much Does a Bricklayer Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$62,120
Bricklayers in the U.S. earn a median of $62,120 a year, or $29.87 an hour. Half of bricklayers earn more than $62,120 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $100,010.
Pay percentiles for bricklayers
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21.55 | $44,820 |
| 25th | $24.57 | $51,110 |
| 50th (median) | $29.87 | $62,120 |
| 75th | $38.15 | $79,350 |
| 90th | $48.08 | $100,010 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Brickmasons and Blockmasons (SOC 47-2021). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for bricklayers
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $95,220 | $45.78 | +53% |
| Massachusetts | $94,950 | $45.65 | +53% |
| Illinois | $89,980 | $43.26 | +45% |
| New York | $84,410 | $40.58 | +36% |
| Washington | $83,190 | $40.00 | +34% |
| Wisconsin | $80,120 | $38.52 | +29% |
| North Dakota | $79,940 | $38.43 | +29% |
| Oregon | $79,450 | $38.20 | +28% |
| Rhode Island | $79,280 | $38.12 | +28% |
| Hawaii | $79,250 | $38.10 | +28% |
| United States | $62,120 | $29.87 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many bricklayers are there?
BLS counts about 52,550 bricklayers employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Brickmasons and Blockmasons”. The most jobs are in Texas (4,300), California (3,820) and New York (3,790).
The mean (average) annual wage is $68,280, higher than the median of $62,120.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $5,177
- Biweekly
- $2,389
- Weekly
- $1,195
- Daily (8 hours)
- $239
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do bricklayers make an hour?
The median hourly wage for bricklayers is $29.87. The middle 50% earn between $24.57 and $38.15 an hour.
Which state pays bricklayers the most?
Minnesota has the highest median wage for bricklayers at $95,220, +53% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for bricklayers?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of bricklayers earn less than $44,820 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.