Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for cement masons and concrete finishers is $37.58 an hour ($78,170 a year). About 5,890 people work in this job there.
That is 37% higher than the U.S. median ($57,020). Illinois ranks 3rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cement masons and concrete finishers in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.58 | $49,050 |
| 25% of workers | $27.82 | $57,860 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.58 | $78,170 |
| 75% of workers | $47.56 | $98,930 |
| 90% of workers | $51.77 | $107,670 |
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $81,020 | 3,890 |
| Rockford | $75,320 | 140 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $74,660 | 110 |
| Peoria | $72,670 | 220 |
| Kankakee | $65,130 | 40 |
| Springfield | $63,310 | 100 |
| Bloomington | $61,370 | 110 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cement masons and concrete finishers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.6% over ten years, little or no change · about 13,600 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $99,950 |
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