Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers pay range in Raleigh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,340 or more. The middle half of cement masons and concrete finishers in Raleigh earn between $43,590 and $57,330.
- $38K10th
- $44K25th
- $47KMedian
- $57K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,560 | $4,130 | $23.83 |
| Median | $47,430 | $3,952 | $22.80 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,590 | $3,632 | $20.96 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,330 | $4,778 | $27.56 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers pay in Raleigh vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Cement masons and concrete finishers in Raleigh earn 5% more than the North Carolina average ($47,210) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($60,050). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $57,020.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $49,560 | $47,430 | $38,160 | $63,340 | 870 |
| North Carolina | $47,210 | $46,780 | $37,090 | $60,290 | 4,610 |
| United States | $60,050 | $57,020 | $39,190 | $85,480 | 206,170 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary after taxes in Raleigh
On the average salary of $49,560, a single filer in Raleigh takes home about $40,533 a year, or $3,378 a month and $1,559 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Raleigh a good place for cement masons and concrete finishers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Raleigh area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $49,560 buys what about $50,491 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Raleigh ($51,990). A typical home costs $438,364, or 8.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary in other North Carolina cities
Raleigh ranks 2nd of 12 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Charlotte pays the most ($50,180).
- Charlotte$50,180
- Raleigh$49,560
- Jacksonville$47,540
- Greensboro$46,240
- Burlington$45,830
- Durham$45,280
- Winston-Salem$44,940
- Wilmington$44,540
- Asheville$43,920
- Hickory$41,660
All Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salaries in North Carolina
Highest-paying cities for cement masons and concrete finishers
Fairbanks, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- Fairbanks, AK$103,690
- Anchorage, AK$99,060
- Kahului, HI$92,610
- Seattle, WA$87,880
- Honolulu, HI$86,770
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Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary in Raleigh: questions
How much do cement masons and concrete finishers make an hour in Raleigh?
$23.83 an hour on average, and $22.80 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cement masons and concrete finishers salary in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cement masons and concrete finishers take-home pay in Raleigh?
About $40,533 a year ($3,378 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,560.
Do cement masons and concrete finishers earn more in Raleigh than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($60,050).
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 47-2051; area Raleigh-Cary, NC (39580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 0.88, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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