Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers pay range in Chattanooga
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,560 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,680 or more. The middle half of cement masons and concrete finishers in Chattanooga earn between $42,210 and $51,750.
- $35K10th
- $42K25th
- $45KMedian
- $52K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,000 | $3,917 | $22.60 |
| Median | $45,360 | $3,780 | $21.81 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,210 | $3,518 | $20.29 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,750 | $4,312 | $24.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers pay in Chattanooga vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Cement masons and concrete finishers in Chattanooga earn 3% less than the Tennessee average ($48,690) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($60,050). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $57,020.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $47,000 | $45,360 | $34,560 | $58,680 | 210 |
| Tennessee | $48,690 | $47,910 | $35,990 | $60,440 | 3,920 |
| 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 Chattanooga
On the average salary of $47,000, a single filer in Chattanooga takes home about $39,944 a year, or $3,329 a month and $1,536 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $39,944 | $3,329 |
| Working in GA | $38,348 | $3,196 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Chattanooga a good place for cement masons and concrete finishers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chattanooga area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.5), so the average $47,000 buys what about $51,386 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Chattanooga ($46,700). A typical home costs $326,370, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary in other Tennessee cities
Chattanooga ranks 4th of 8 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($50,910).
All Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salaries in Tennessee
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 Chattanooga: questions
How much do cement masons and concrete finishers make an hour in Chattanooga?
$22.60 an hour on average, and $21.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cement masons and concrete finishers salary in Chattanooga?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,560 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cement masons and concrete finishers take-home pay in Chattanooga?
About $39,944 a year ($3,329 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,000. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do cement masons and concrete finishers earn more in Chattanooga than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% 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 Chattanooga, TN-GA (16860). 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.59, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.59).
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