How much does a stonemason make?
a year · about $28 an hour
A typical stonemason in the United States makes $57,390 a year, about $28 an hour, about the same as a typical US worker (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What do they do?
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.
Did you know? Some U.S. stonemasons line industrial furnaces, kilns, and boilers with brick—not just build walls and monuments.
Is that a lot?
Compared with jobs you knowIf 100 people had this job
Most earn between $39,300 and $86,180How do you become one?
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.
School needed: High school plus some training
Good for people who like building and doing and keeping things organized
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.
Where does it pay most?
Highest in Wisconsin ($82,740), lowest in Mississippi ($40,700).
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Data table and sources
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $82,740 | about 70 |
| Nevada | $79,600 | about 220 |
| Washington | $78,010 | about 350 |
| Massachusetts | $69,610 | — |
| New Jersey | $66,210 | — |
Official definition: Build stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments. Lay walks, curbstones, or special types of masonry for vats, tanks, and floors.
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