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Brickmasons and Blockmasons is a notable career in the 47 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Brickmasons and Blockmasons against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 47-2021 |
| title | Brickmasons and Blockmasons |
| onet code | 47-2021.00 |
| description | Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terra-cotta block, with mortar and other substances, to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 47 |
| tot emp | 53,520 |
| a mean | 65,390 |
| a median | 60,800 |
| a pct10 | 41,330 |
| a pct25 | 49,430 |
| a pct75 | 77,290 |
| a pct90 | 95,560 |
| h mean | 31 |
| h median | 29 |
The day-to-day work of a brickmasons and blockmasons typically centers on measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Coordination, Critical Thinking, and Monitoring. Across the top 8 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.03 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working brickmasons and blockmasons, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (70.4%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Massachusetts at $94,370 and lowest in South Carolina at $43,680 — a 2.2× spread. The top five states (Massachusetts, Washington, Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin) average $88,296. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $94,370 | $97,040 | $62,320 | $130,930 | 1,170 |
| Washington | $92,910 | $87,970 | $58,980 | $110,430 | 750 |
| Minnesota | $89,170 | $86,000 | $60,620 | $103,310 | 1,160 |
| Illinois | $86,330 | $84,970 | $49,490 | $108,580 | 2,850 |
| Wisconsin | $78,700 | $76,010 | $47,390 | $99,700 | 790 |
| Connecticut | $78,030 | $73,150 | $46,550 | $85,390 | 370 |
| New York | $77,600 | $80,830 | $47,640 | $124,880 | 2,280 |
| Hawaii | $77,260 | $77,960 | $70,640 | $84,810 | 50 |
| New Jersey | $75,300 | $80,580 | $51,630 | $115,960 | 940 |
| Oregon | $74,870 | $76,590 | $49,160 | $97,710 | 520 |
| Indiana | $72,050 | $67,830 | $47,940 | $83,620 | 2,070 |
| Missouri | $70,520 | $67,580 | $46,350 | $83,510 | 2,030 |
| Maine | $67,220 | $62,670 | $38,550 | $74,890 | 180 |
| Pennsylvania | $67,220 | $73,280 | $49,310 | $99,510 | 3,150 |
| California | $66,420 | $72,410 | $47,950 | $107,490 | 3,480 |
| New Hampshire | $65,450 | $69,980 | $50,940 | $94,040 | 110 |
| Montana | $65,070 | $65,950 | $49,500 | $77,760 | 210 |
| District of Columbia | $64,100 | $71,670 | $62,740 | $91,590 | 330 |
| Ohio | $64,030 | $67,070 | $47,590 | $83,030 | 2,890 |
| Colorado | $63,480 | $62,230 | $45,760 | $74,700 | 1,030 |
| Iowa | $63,470 | $62,710 | $44,110 | $79,030 | 410 |
| Tennessee | $63,440 | $61,940 | $44,250 | $74,380 | 1,080 |
| Idaho | $63,040 | $64,270 | $44,810 | $83,220 | 370 |
| Michigan | $62,970 | $62,490 | $44,010 | $80,010 | 2,340 |
| Kentucky | $62,160 | $59,110 | $35,850 | $77,010 | 840 |
| South Dakota | $61,260 | $61,160 | $38,240 | $83,950 | 270 |
| Nevada | $60,570 | $62,140 | $49,810 | $74,380 | 960 |
| Vermont | $60,290 | $58,140 | $48,550 | $75,730 | 130 |
| Georgia | $60,270 | $64,320 | $38,190 | $89,140 | 160 |
| North Dakota | $60,260 | $67,150 | $48,600 | $84,130 | 240 |
| Nebraska | $60,060 | $57,790 | $46,030 | $70,680 | 370 |
| Arizona | $59,400 | $57,950 | $41,610 | $74,750 | 1,620 |
| Maryland | $58,420 | $55,690 | $38,850 | $70,300 | 1,420 |
| Delaware | $58,410 | $65,110 | $49,900 | $82,360 | 230 |
| Wyoming | $58,150 | $61,370 | $48,060 | $77,500 | 200 |
| Utah | $56,340 | $57,590 | $39,180 | $73,960 | 1,810 |
| Rhode Island | $55,730 | $64,500 | $39,950 | $98,900 | 150 |
| Virginia | $55,630 | $53,960 | $37,910 | $64,020 | 1,580 |
| Kansas | $54,770 | $56,910 | $36,410 | $78,810 | 400 |
| Texas | $51,020 | $51,070 | $37,820 | $60,810 | 4,440 |
| Florida | $49,980 | $54,610 | $35,470 | $73,940 | 3,640 |
| Mississippi | $49,300 | $51,260 | $32,690 | $69,330 | 150 |
| Alabama | $48,820 | $49,600 | $32,180 | $71,730 | 380 |
| North Carolina | $48,420 | $49,050 | $36,550 | $60,250 | 1,670 |
| Arkansas | $48,100 | $49,990 | $35,720 | $62,660 | 520 |
| Louisiana | $47,370 | $49,800 | $36,690 | $62,970 | 270 |
| Oklahoma | $47,330 | $49,590 | $39,480 | $59,060 | 550 |
| New Mexico | $47,280 | $52,350 | $41,260 | $76,980 | 280 |
| West Virginia | $46,810 | $48,060 | $30,460 | $65,100 | 260 |
| South Carolina | $43,680 | $45,410 | $35,250 | $58,280 | 450 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for brickmasons and blockmasons. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Adobe Layer or Block Layer frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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