Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers Salary in North Carolina: $49,000 Average

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Average base salary, North Carolina

$49,000 / year

≈ $4,100 per month · $23.56 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for North Carolina · median $48,500

25th percentile
$41,000Average
$49,00075th percentile
$53,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary by state

Alabama$47,000

Alaska$103,500

Arizona$61,500

Arkansas$47,500

California$73,500

Colorado$62,500

Connecticut$63,000

Delaware$63,000

District of Columbia$66,500

Florida$54,500

Georgia$51,000

Hawaii$88,500

Idaho$58,000

Illinois$80,500

Indiana$62,500

Iowa$60,000

Kansas$59,000

Kentucky$54,500

Louisiana$54,500

Maine$59,000

Maryland$56,000

Massachusetts$75,500

Michigan$60,500

Minnesota$73,000

Mississippi$45,000

Missouri$66,500

Montana$64,500

Nebraska$54,000

Nevada$66,500

New Hampshire$60,500

New Jersey$71,000

New Mexico$54,500

New York$75,000

North Carolina$49,000

North Dakota$59,000

Ohio$66,000

Oklahoma$47,500

Oregon$72,500

Pennsylvania$64,000

Rhode Island$68,500

South Carolina$56,000

South Dakota$50,500

Tennessee$50,500

Texas$51,000

Utah$57,500

Vermont$65,000

Virginia$55,000

Washington$85,000

West Virginia$52,500

Wisconsin$71,000

Wyoming$61,500

About this role

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers is a professional role in the Construction and Extraction job family, focused on Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Cement Masons and Concrete Finisherss do

Typical education: Less than a High School Diploma

Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.
Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them.
Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.
Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.
Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.

Top skills: Monitoring Time Management Speaking Quality Control Analysis Coordination Judgment and Decision Making

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Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary by industry

Construction

194,180 workers

$62,500

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

5,250 workers

$58,500

Sectors 31, 32, and 33 – Manufacturing

3,580 workers

$53,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

1,710 workers

$74,000

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

1,660 workers

$75,000

Educational Services

260 workers

$72,000

Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction

230 workers

$57,500

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

210 workers

$67,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers pays 5% below the average across 63 roles in the Construction and Extraction job family (family average $65,000).

Similar-paying roles in Construction and Extraction

Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas$62,500

Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$62,000

Stonemason$63,000

Tile and Stone Setters$61,500

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$61,000

Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$64,000

Plasterers and Stucco Masons$64,500

Roofer$60,000

Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$65,000

Carpet Installer$59,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers make?

The average base salary for a Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in the United States is $62,000 per year, or about $29.81 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $48,500 and $69,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Construction and Extraction roles?

The Construction and Extraction job family averages $65,000 across 63 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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