Top 15 cities for stonemasons by average salary
| Seattle, WA | $87,500 |
|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $81,970 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $78,340 |
| Boston, MA | $78,130 |
| San Francisco, CA | $75,780 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $66,630 |
| Bozeman, MT | $66,450 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $65,870 |
| Riverside, CA | $64,000 |
| New York, NY | $63,990 |
| Providence, RI | $63,820 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $63,470 |
| Detroit, MI | $63,320 |
| Sacramento, CA | $63,060 |
| Portland, ME | $62,320 |
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Stonemasons salary by state
Washington pays stonemasons the most statewide, $80,360 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $81,970 | $81,970 |
| Washington | $80,360 | $78,010 | 350 | 1 | $87,500 | $87,500 |
| Massachusetts | $75,840 | $69,610 | n/a | 1 | $78,130 | $78,130 |
| Wisconsin | $75,430 | $82,740 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nevada | $72,720 | $79,600 | 220 | 2 | $78,340 | $60,150 |
| Vermont | $71,640 | $65,950 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Jersey | $67,130 | $66,210 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $66,540 | $60,930 | 1,250 | 5 | $75,780 | $63,060 |
| Montana | $64,750 | $61,040 | 160 | 1 | $66,450 | $66,450 |
| Minnesota | $63,200 | $60,510 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $62,840 | $59,060 | 160 | 3 | $66,630 | $55,940 |
| Michigan | $62,120 | $59,160 | 130 | 1 | $63,320 | $63,320 |
| Maine | $60,430 | $60,980 | 230 | 1 | $62,320 | $62,320 |
| Kansas | $57,950 | $57,550 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $57,130 | $58,980 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Hampshire | $56,980 | $57,600 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Rhode Island | $56,390 | $62,510 | n/a | 1 | $63,820 | $63,820 |
| Colorado | $54,850 | $49,630 | 240 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $52,900 | $48,820 | 150 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $52,170 | $46,980 | n/a | 2 | $63,990 | $48,080 |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $51,880 | $51,880 |
| North Carolina | $50,610 | $52,760 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $49,160 | $45,870 | 140 | 1 | $52,090 | $52,090 |
| Tennessee | $48,260 | $46,830 | 140 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $48,210 | $48,550 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Utah | $47,740 | $49,260 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $47,580 | $45,790 | 420 | 1 | $45,810 | $45,810 |
| Missouri | $46,200 | $43,880 | 200 | 1 | $57,700 | $57,700 |
| Maryland | $45,750 | $44,280 | 250 | 1 | $43,440 | $43,440 |
| Arizona | $44,810 | $42,130 | 270 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Mississippi | $43,610 | $40,700 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $40,700 | $40,930 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $37,760 | $42,210 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Stonemasons salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $87,500 | $81,730 | $42.07 | 230 |
| Chicago, IL | $81,970 | $94,420 | $39.41 | n/a |
| Las Vegas, NV | $78,340 | $79,600 | $37.66 | 150 |
| Boston, MA | $78,130 | $72,540 | $37.56 | n/a |
| San Francisco, CA | $75,780 | $66,790 | $36.43 | 110 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $66,630 | $65,530 | $32.04 | 50 |
| Bozeman, MT | $66,450 | $61,550 | $31.95 | 70 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $65,870 | $61,690 | $31.67 | 310 |
| Riverside, CA | $64,000 | $57,100 | $30.77 | n/a |
| New York, NY | $63,990 | $61,200 | $30.77 | 820 |
| Providence, RI | $63,820 | $62,510 | $30.68 | n/a |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $63,470 | $59,620 | $30.52 | 40 |
| Detroit, MI | $63,320 | $59,160 | $30.44 | 70 |
| Sacramento, CA | $63,060 | $58,760 | $30.32 | 130 |
| Portland, ME | $62,320 | $61,060 | $29.96 | 130 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $61,440 | $61,140 | $29.54 | 160 |
| Reno, NV | $60,150 | $59,220 | $28.92 | 50 |
| Kansas City, MO | $57,700 | $57,550 | $27.74 | 110 |
| Lancaster, PA | $55,940 | $46,410 | $26.89 | 40 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $52,090 | $47,770 | $25.04 | 50 |
| Washington, DC | $51,880 | $48,180 | $24.94 | 180 |
| Buffalo, NY | $48,080 | $36,300 | $23.12 | n/a |
| Houston, TX | $45,810 | $44,310 | $22.02 | 120 |
| Baltimore, MD | $43,440 | $42,170 | $20.89 | 120 |
Related jobs
- CarpentersU.S. average $65,630
- Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersU.S. average $60,050
- Construction LaborersU.S. average $52,030
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment OperatorsU.S. average $66,290
- ElectriciansU.S. average $71,490
- Painters, Construction and MaintenanceU.S. average $55,420
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersU.S. average $72,170
- Sheet Metal WorkersU.S. average $67,850
Stonemasons salary: questions
Where do stonemasons make the most money?
In Seattle, WA, with an average of $87,500 a year, among the 24 metro areas we cover.
What is the average stonemasons salary in the U.S.?
$60,710 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $57,390, so half of stonemasons earn more than that and half less.
What salary should stonemasons ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of stonemasons nationwide earn between $45,450 (25th percentile) and $71,630 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays stonemasons the most?
Washington, with a statewide average of $80,360 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is stonemasons pay the lowest?
Baltimore, MD, at $43,440 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
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 47-2022.
- 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.
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