Brickmasons and Blockmasons pay in California
In California, the median pay for brickmasons and blockmasons is $33.20 an hour ($69,050 a year). About 3,820 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($62,120). California ranks 17th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for brickmasons and blockmasons in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.77 | $49,440 |
| 25% of workers | $28.24 | $58,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $33.20 | $69,050 |
| 75% of workers | $38.26 | $79,580 |
| 90% of workers | $52.02 | $108,200 |
Brickmasons and Blockmasons pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $77,350 | 340 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $75,930 | 180 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $75,490 | 150 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $74,410 | 50 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $73,810 | 340 |
| Fresno | $69,050 | 170 |
| Salinas | $65,430 | 40 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $64,000 | 90 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $63,600 | 30 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $63,450 | 1,220 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $63,330 | 540 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $63,280 | 260 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for brickmasons and blockmasons
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.1% over ten years, little or no change · about 4,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $75,920 |
| Construction Laborers | $60,270 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $62,700 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | $58,880 |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $61,210 |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | $49,590 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $48,840 |
| Stonemasons | $60,930 |
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