How much do cement masons make in Indiana in 2026?

The median cement mason in Indiana earns $61,270 a year, which works out to about $29.46 an hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. That's a meaningful wage for hands-on work, but the spread across the pay scale is wide — and where you land depends heavily on experience, employer type, and what part of the state you're working in.

At the 25th percentile, Indiana cement masons earn $48,510 annually, or roughly $23.32 an hour. Workers at this level are typically newer to the trade — one to three years in — or working for smaller residential contractors where project volume and complexity stay low. If you're just finishing an apprenticeship or came up through on-the-job training, this is likely where you start.

The 75th percentile sits at $70,770 a year, about $34.02 an hour. Masons at this level have logged years on commercial, industrial, and infrastructure work. They know how to read a pour, manage concrete curing in cold Indiana winters, and finish flatwork, decorative slabs, and structural surfaces to spec. Employers pay more for that reliability, especially when a bad finish means rework on a deadline.

The gap between the 25th and 75th percentile is $22,260 per year — roughly $10.70 an hour. That's not a trivial difference. Over a full year, a worker at the 75th percentile takes home nearly $1,900 more per month than one at the 25th. Skill development and employer selection are the two biggest levers you have to move from the bottom of that range toward the top.

Indiana's construction season affects cement masons more than most trades. Concrete work slows significantly in the colder months — late November through February — when temperatures drop below the threshold needed for a proper cure. Some masons get hours year-round by picking up indoor flatwork, warehouse slabs, or working with heated enclosures on larger commercial projects. Others face winter layoffs and count on overtime in the busy spring and summer months to make up the difference. Overtime at 1.5x a $29.46 base rate comes to about $44.19 an hour, and heavy summer schedules on bridge decks, highway widening, or commercial development can push annual totals well above the median.

Geography within Indiana matters. The Indianapolis metro area and the northwest Indiana corridor near Gary and Hammond — which feeds into the Chicago construction market — tend to generate more large-scale commercial and infrastructure work than smaller metro areas like Fort Wayne, Evansville, or Terre Haute. Masons willing to travel to larger project sites or work for general contractors managing multi-year infrastructure programs can access higher-paying work consistently.

Employer type also drives wages. State and local government infrastructure projects, large general contractors, and commercial developers typically pay more than small residential concrete subs. Specialty work — decorative concrete, polished floors, large tilt-up construction — also commands a premium because fewer masons have those skills.

Some workers may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement — check with your local for current rates.

The BLS OEWS data used here reflects base wages reported by employers. It does not capture overtime earnings, per diem pay, employer-paid health insurance, or retirement contributions. Your total compensation package can be meaningfully higher than the hourly wage alone, especially on prevailing wage public projects where fringe benefits are reported separately.

If you want to push your pay toward the 75th percentile and beyond, the path is straightforward: get on larger commercial and infrastructure projects, develop specialty finishing skills, pursue foreman responsibilities, and track your certifications. Indiana does not require a statewide license for cement masons, but ACI (American Concrete Institute) certifications — particularly Flatwork Technician and Finisher — are recognized by employers and can make the difference when bidding for higher-paying positions. Safety credentials like OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 also matter on larger job sites where contractors screen applicants.

All figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2025 release.