How much do cement masons make in Arizona in 2026?

Cement masons in Arizona earn a median $58,910 a year, which works out to $28.32 an hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. That number sits in the middle of the pack — half of cement masons in the state earn more, half earn less. It's a solid baseline for knowing where you stand or what to expect when negotiating a new job.

The bottom quarter of earners — those just starting out or working in lower-paying markets — come in at $49,410 a year, or roughly $23.75 an hour. If you're new to the trade or picking up your first full-time position, that's a realistic entry point for Arizona. It's not the top of the ladder, but it covers a working wage and gets you on the tools with a paycheck coming in.

The top quarter of cement masons in Arizona pull in $65,380 a year, around $31.43 an hour. Workers at this level typically have years of experience behind them, a track record on commercial or industrial pours, and the skill set to handle flatwork, decorative finishes, and large structural jobs without much hand-holding. If that's where you are in your career, that's the number you should be pushing toward — or past.

The spread between the 25th and 75th percentile is about $15,970 per year. That gap matters. It tells you there's real money to be gained by developing your skills, moving to busier job markets within the state, or getting on with contractors who work larger, more complex projects. Phoenix and the surrounding metro area tend to offer more consistent work volume than rural parts of Arizona, which can translate to more hours and better annual earnings even at the same hourly rate.

No union scale data is available for cement masons in Arizona at this time. If you're working under a collective bargaining agreement, your actual rate and benefits may differ from the figures above. Check your local union hall for the current wage schedule.

These figures come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2025. BLS surveys employers directly, making it one of the most reliable sources for trade wage data. TradesPays pulls from that source so you're looking at real payroll numbers — not self-reported surveys or job posting estimates.

If you're a cement mason in Arizona, use the median as your anchor. Know that $28.32 an hour is what the typical worker earns, and build your case for more from there based on your experience and the work you can deliver.