How much does a stonemason make?
Answer: A typical stonemason in the United States makes $57,390 a year (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Line up 100 people; this is the one in the middle (median). about 8,000 people work in this job. About the same as the US-wide typical pay ($50,980).
If 100 people had this job
Lowest at bottom-left, highest at top-rightHover over a person to see their yearly pay
Stonemason pay in the United States (May 2025, median and spread)
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $39,300 | $57,390 | $86,180 | about 8,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $60,930 | about 1,000 |
Why does pay differ?
In the U.S., experienced masons and people with sought-after skills or credentials may earn more; pay also varies by employer and location. More complex tasks and the number of hours worked can affect total pay, too.
What if you lived in a different state?
Pay varies a lot by state in the USTop 5 and bottom 3 states, typical (median) yearly pay.
What does a stonemason do?
Build stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments. Lay walks, curbstones, or special types of masonry for vats, tanks, and floors.
What's a typical day like?
At a job site, stonemasons read plans, measure and cut stone, spread mortar, then set pieces in place and check them with a level. They polish surfaces and clean extra mortar, often working outdoors.
How to get this job
Most U.S. stonemasons finish high school or earn a GED, then train on the job or in an apprenticeship; trade-school masonry classes can help. Apprentices learn from experienced masons to read plans, measure stone, and work safely before taking jobs on their own.
High school plus some training (preparation level 2 of 5)
Good for people who like building and doing and keeping things organized.
Did you know?
Some U.S. stonemasons line industrial furnaces, kilns, and boilers with brick—not just build walls and monuments.
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Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.bls.gov/ooh/construction-and-extraction/brickmasons-blockmasons-and-stonemas
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
- www.onetonline.org/link/details/47-2022.00
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY