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.
Helpers–Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters salary by state
Helpers–Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters is a professional role within the function in the Construction and Extraction job family.
What Helpers–Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setterss do
Typical education: High School Diploma
Mix mortar, plaster, and grout, manually or using machines, according to standard formulas.
Erect scaffolding or other installation structures.
Cut materials to specified sizes for installation, using power saws or tile cutters.
Modify material moving, mixing, grouting, grinding, polishing, or cleaning procedures, according to installation or material requirements.
Transport materials, tools, or machines to installation sites, manually or using conveyance equipment.
Top skills:Time ManagementOperation and ControlMonitoringCritical ThinkingCoordinationJudgment and Decision Making
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Helpers–Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters pay by experience level
Entry level$37,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$41,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$49,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$60,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$72,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
-10.5%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
1,400
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Helpers–Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters salary by industry
Specialty Trade Contractors
13,140 workers
$52,500
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
9,860 workers
$54,500
Building Finishing Contractors
3,030 workers
$47,000
Construction of Buildings
560 workers
$57,000
Nonresidential Building Construction
380 workers
$58,500
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
160 workers
$43,500
Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
50 workers
$50,000
Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers
50 workers
$50,000
Primary Metal Manufacturing
40 workers
$41,500
Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
40 workers
$40,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Helpers–Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters pays 19% below the average across 63 roles in the Construction and Extraction job family (family average $65,000).
Similar-paying roles in Construction and Extraction
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Helpers–Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters make?
The average base salary for a Helpers–Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters in the United States is $52,500 per year, or about $25.24 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $41,500 and $60,000 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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