Brickmasons and Blockmasons pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,120 or more. The middle half of brickmasons and blockmasons in Washington earn between $49,760 and $64,450.
- $46K10th
- $50K25th
- $61KMedian
- $64K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,140 | $5,095 | $29.39 |
| Median | $60,670 | $5,056 | $29.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,760 | $4,147 | $23.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $64,450 | $5,371 | $30.99 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Brickmasons and Blockmasons pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Brickmasons and blockmasons in Washington earn 19% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($75,410) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($68,280). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $62,120.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $61,140 | $60,670 | $45,760 | $75,120 | 1,910 |
| Washington, D.C. | $75,410 | $64,450 | $62,140 | $101,140 | 200 |
| United States | $68,280 | $62,120 | $44,820 | $100,010 | 52,550 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Brickmasons and Blockmasons salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $61,140, a single filer in Washington takes home about $48,778 a year, or $4,065 a month and $1,876 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $49,392 | $4,116 |
| Working in DC | $48,778 | $4,065 |
| Working in MD | $48,613 | $4,051 |
| Working in VA | $48,605 | $4,050 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for brickmasons and blockmasons? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $61,140 buys what about $56,152 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 9.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Brickmasons and Blockmasons salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$52,960
- Baltimore, MD$55,340
- Charlottesville, VA$55,130
- York, PA$67,650
- Richmond, VA$52,560
- Staunton, VA$49,120
Highest-paying cities for brickmasons and blockmasons
Boston, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,310).
- Boston, MA$103,310
- Rochester, MN$98,870
- New York, NY$94,810
- Minneapolis, MN$92,810
- Seattle, WA$90,530
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Brickmasons and Blockmasons salary in Washington: questions
How much do brickmasons and blockmasons make an hour in Washington?
$29.39 an hour on average, and $29.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level brickmasons and blockmasons salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,760, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the brickmasons and blockmasons take-home pay in Washington?
About $48,778 a year ($4,065 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,140.
Do brickmasons and blockmasons earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($68,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2021; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.80, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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