How much do brickmasons make in the US in 2026?
$62,120
National median (BLS OEWS May 2025)
In 2026, brickmasons earn the most in Minnesota (~$95,220) and the least in South Carolina (~$49,010), with a national median of $62,120 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Last updated June 2026.
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Highest median pay
Minnesota
$95,220
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Texas
4,300 jobs
Across 25 states: $49,010–$95,220 (median $65,260).
The national median wage for brickmasons sits at $62,120, according to BLS OEWS data from May 2025. The middle half of the trade earns between $51,110 and $79,350 — a spread of more than $28,000 that reflects real differences in region, employer type, and workload. TradesPays covers brickmason pay across 25 states, and the state-level range is even wider: Minnesota tops the list at $95,220, Massachusetts follows at $94,950, and Illinois rounds out the top three at $89,980. On the lower end of our dataset, South Carolina comes in at $49,010. These are the actual numbers from the source — no smoothing, no estimates. Use them to benchmark where you stand, figure out whether a move makes financial sense, or walk into a hiring conversation with something concrete in your back pocket.
Brickmason pay by state
| # | State | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $95,220 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $94,950 |
| 3 | Illinois | $89,980 |
| 4 | New York | $84,410 |
| 5 | Washington | $83,190 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $80,120 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $77,010 |
| 8 | Indiana | $73,110 |
| 9 | Missouri | $72,370 |
| 10 | Ohio | $70,950 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $69,560 |
| 12 | California | $69,050 |
| 13 | Colorado | $65,260 |
| 14 | Tennessee | $63,850 |
| 15 | Michigan | $63,500 |
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| 16 | Arizona | $59,260 |
| 17 | Maryland | $59,030 |
| 18 | Louisiana | $57,440 |
| 19 | Texas | $56,410 |
| 20 | Virginia | $54,680 |
| 21 | Florida | $52,760 |
| 22 | Georgia | $50,650 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $49,940 |
| 24 | Alabama | $49,710 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $49,010 |
Where is the union premium biggest for Brickmasons?
Named locals and the premium over the BLS all-worker median.
We don't have union scale data for Brickmason across our states yet — these states are predominantly non-union, or we haven't added IBEW/UA data. Submitting your pay helps build complete data for Brickmason.
Union landscape
TradesPays does not have collective bargaining agreement scale data for brickmasons in any of the 25 states we currently cover. That's a straight-up gap in our dataset, not a reflection of whether union work exists in this trade — it does, in a number of markets. Some brickmasons work under a collective bargaining agreement, and if that applies to you, the rates in your agreement will almost certainly differ from the BLS figures we publish here — sometimes significantly. The only reliable source for your current scale is your local. Contact them directly for the wage schedule, fringe benefit contributions, and any area-standard addenda that apply to your jurisdiction. We're working to add negotiated scale data over time, and if you have access to a current agreement and want to help us get there faster, see the submission note in the next section.
What we don't track yet
A state median tells you a lot, but it doesn't tell you everything. Two things we don't yet have for brickmasons: metro-level pay and tier-by-tier breakdowns. Metro data matters because a brickmason working in a major metro can see wages that look nothing like the statewide figure — the Minnesota median of $95,220 is a useful reference point, but it's an average across the whole state, not a number you can pin to Minneapolis or Duluth specifically. We're not going to invent metro figures we don't have, so right now TradesPays reports at the state level only. Similarly, we don't yet break out pay by apprentice, journeyman, or master tier for this trade beyond what union scale data would provide — and as noted above, we don't have that scale data yet. If you work in this trade and have wage data you're willing to share — W-2 figures, posted job rates, or CBA schedules — use the submission form on this page. Real numbers from real workers are how we close these gaps.
Brickmason pay: FAQ
- What is the national median wage for brickmasons?
- According to BLS OEWS data from May 2025, the national median for brickmasons is $62,120 per year.
- What does the middle range of brickmason pay look like?
- The 25th percentile sits at $51,110 and the 75th percentile at $79,350. That $28,000-plus spread covers the bulk of the trade and reflects differences in state, employer, and type of work.
- Which states pay brickmasons the most?
- In the TradesPays dataset, the top three are Minnesota at $95,220, Massachusetts at $94,950, and Illinois at $89,980.
- Which state has the lowest brickmason wages in your data?
- South Carolina is the lowest in our current 25-state set at $49,010 annually.
- How many states does TradesPays cover for brickmason wages?
- We currently publish state-level brickmason wage data for 25 states. If your state isn't listed, check back — we add coverage as reliable data becomes available.
- Does TradesPays have city or metro-level brickmason wages?
- Not yet. All figures on this page are state-level. Metro-level data is on our roadmap, but we won't publish numbers we can't stand behind. Use the state median as a directional reference until we have more.
- Where do the wage numbers on this page come from?
- All figures come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. TradesPays does not adjust or extrapolate these numbers.
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