Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers pay range in Wilmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,820 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,980 or more. The middle half of cement masons and concrete finishers in Wilmington earn between $37,260 and $48,860.
- $35K10th
- $37K25th
- $44KMedian
- $49K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,540 | $3,712 | $21.41 |
| Median | $44,030 | $3,669 | $21.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,260 | $3,105 | $17.91 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,860 | $4,072 | $23.49 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers pay in Wilmington vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Cement masons and concrete finishers in Wilmington earn 6% less than the North Carolina average ($47,210) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($60,050). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $57,020.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $44,540 | $44,030 | $34,820 | $56,980 | 150 |
| 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 Wilmington
On the average salary of $44,540, a single filer in Wilmington takes home about $36,699 a year, or $3,058 a month and $1,412 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 Wilmington a good place for cement masons and concrete finishers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wilmington area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.4), so the average $44,540 buys what about $46,193 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Wilmington ($45,800). A typical home costs $446,210, or 10.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary in other North Carolina cities
Wilmington ranks 8th 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 Wilmington: questions
How much do cement masons and concrete finishers make an hour in Wilmington?
$21.41 an hour on average, and $21.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cement masons and concrete finishers salary in Wilmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,820 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,260, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cement masons and concrete finishers take-home pay in Wilmington?
About $36,699 a year ($3,058 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,540.
Do cement masons and concrete finishers earn more in Wilmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% 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 Wilmington, NC (48900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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 0.60, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.60).
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