5 Highest-Paying States for Masonry Contractors

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According to data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average professional mason salary in the United States is $54,430. But which states in particular pay the best? Read on for the five states with the highest average salaries for professional masonry contractors.

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#5: Rhode Island

Average Yearly Salary: $76,760

Average Hourly Wage: $36.91

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#4: Washington

Average Yearly Salary: $77,030

Average Hourly Wage: $37.03

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#3: New Jersey

Average Yearly Salary: $82,120

Average Hourly Wage: $39.48

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#2: Illinois

Average Yearly Salary: $83,400

Average Hourly Wage: $40.10

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#1: Massachusetts 

Average Yearly Salary: $86,630

Average Hourly Wage: $41.65

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 10.3 percent employment growth for brickmasons and blockmasons between 2016 and 2026.

Note: All salary information is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is accurate as of May 2018.