How Much Does a Concrete Finisher Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$57,020
Concrete finishers in the U.S. earn a median of $57,020 a year, or $27.41 an hour. Half of concrete finishers earn more than $57,020 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $85,480.
Pay percentiles for concrete finishers
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18.84 | $39,190 |
| 25th | $22.60 | $47,010 |
| 50th (median) | $27.41 | $57,020 |
| 75th | $32.15 | $66,870 |
| 90th | $41.10 | $85,480 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers (SOC 47-2051). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for concrete finishers
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $95,890 | $46.10 | +68% |
| Alaska | $92,960 | $44.69 | +63% |
| Illinois | $78,170 | $37.58 | +37% |
| Washington | $77,520 | $37.27 | +36% |
| Oregon | $68,530 | $32.95 | +20% |
| Minnesota | $66,830 | $32.13 | +17% |
| Wisconsin | $64,250 | $30.89 | +13% |
| New York | $64,040 | $30.79 | +12% |
| Massachusetts | $63,840 | $30.69 | +12% |
| Ohio | $62,990 | $30.28 | +10% |
| United States | $57,020 | $27.41 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many concrete finishers are there?
BLS counts about 206,170 concrete finishers employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers”. The most jobs are in California (28,700), Texas (26,430) and Florida (15,240).
The mean (average) annual wage is $60,050, higher than the median of $57,020.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $4,752
- Biweekly
- $2,193
- Weekly
- $1,097
- Daily (8 hours)
- $219
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do concrete finishers make an hour?
The median hourly wage for concrete finishers is $27.41. The middle 50% earn between $22.60 and $32.15 an hour.
Which state pays concrete finishers the most?
Hawaii has the highest median wage for concrete finishers at $95,890, +68% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for concrete finishers?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of concrete finishers earn less than $39,190 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.