Brickmason salary in Arizona
Median $28.49 an hour for 1,190 brickmasons and blockmasons, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Brickmason pay in Arizona: the full range
Arizona ranks 33rd of 50 states for median brickmason pay, and 36th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $28.29). 1,190 brickmasons and blockmasons work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $23.60 – $25.04 | $49,080 – $52,090 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $25.04 – $30.87 | $52,090 – $64,210 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $30.87 – $36.08 | $64,210 – $75,040 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Brickmason pay by metro in Arizona
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $23.81 | $28.55 | $36.29 | 930 | about the same as |
| Flagstaff | $24.04 | $27.77 | $36.44 | 30 | 3% below |
| Tucson | $19.78 | $26.59 | $32.99 | 120 | 7% below |
Brickmason wages in Arizona over time
Table
| Year | Arizona $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $14.57 | $28.16 | $19.36 | 3,380 |
| 2000 | $15.41 | $28.81 | $19.37 | 2,720 |
| 2001 | $16.41 | $29.83 | $20.00 | 2,680 |
| 2002 | $16.26 | $29.10 | $20.11 | 2,810 |
| 2003 | $16.53 | $28.92 | $19.98 | 3,010 |
| 2004 | $16.69 | $28.44 | $20.07 | 3,310 |
| 2005 | $16.68 | $27.50 | $20.13 | 4,120 |
| 2006 | $16.50 | $26.35 | $20.66 | 4,410 |
| 2007 | $17.19 | $26.69 | $21.19 | 4,350 |
| 2008 | $19.12 | $28.59 | $21.94 | 3,910 |
| 2009 | $18.69 | $28.05 | $22.47 | 2,050 |
| 2010 | $19.41 | $28.66 | $22.56 | 1,310 |
| 2011 | $18.21 | $26.06 | $22.50 | 870 |
| 2012 | $16.18 | $22.69 | $22.33 | 660 |
| 2013 | $17.01 | $23.51 | $22.41 | 1,080 |
| 2014 | $18.01 | $24.49 | $22.91 | 970 |
| 2015 | $18.75 | $25.47 | $23.05 | 1,270 |
| 2016 | $19.22 | $25.78 | $23.68 | 770 |
| 2017 | $18.10 | $23.77 | $23.93 | 610 |
| 2018 | $22.06 | $28.28 | $24.49 | 570 |
| 2019 | $21.68 | $27.30 | $25.53 | 560 |
| 2020 | $23.08 | $28.71 | $26.48 | 850 |
| 2021 | $23.27 | $27.65 | $28.53 | 1,040 |
| 2022 | $28.55 | $31.41 | $28.37 | 1,160 |
| 2023 | $27.85 | $29.43 | $28.67 | 1,570 |
| 2024 | $28.56 | $29.31 | $29.23 | 1,620 |
| 2025 | $28.49 | $28.49 | $29.87 | 1,190 |
In today's dollars, the median brickmason wage in Arizona changed by +11.9% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for brickmasons in Arizona
On federally funded construction in Arizona, contractors must pay brickmasons at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 14 of the 14 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $42.26 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $28.49.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cochise | Union BRAZ0003-001 2024-07-01 | $32.29 | $9.97 | $42.26 | AZ20260038 |
| Coconino | Union BRAZ0003-001 2024-07-01 | $32.29 | $9.97 | $42.26 | AZ20260043 |
| Gila | Union BRAZ0003-009 2024-07-01 | $32.29 | $9.97 | $42.26 | AZ20260024 |
| Graham | Union BRAZ0003-009 2024-07-01 | $32.29 | $9.97 | $42.26 | AZ20260025 |
| Greenlee | Union BRAZ0003-009 2024-07-01 | $32.29 | $9.97 | $42.26 | AZ20260029 |
| La Paz | Union BRAZ0003-009 2024-07-01 | $32.29 | $9.97 | $42.26 | AZ20260029 |
| Maricopa | Union BRAZ0003-001 2024-07-01 | $32.29 | $9.97 | $42.26 | AZ20260039 |
| Mohave | Union BRAZ0003-001 2024-07-01 | $32.29 | $9.97 | $42.26 | AZ20260043 |
| Navajo | Union BRAZ0003-009 2024-07-01 | $32.29 | $9.97 | $42.26 | AZ20260027 |
| Pima | Union BRAZ0003-001 2024-07-01 | $32.29 | $9.97 | $42.26 | AZ20260040 |
| Pinal | Union BRAZ0003-001 2024-07-01 | $32.29 | $9.97 | $42.26 | AZ20260041 |
| Santa Cruz | Union BRAZ0003-009 2024-07-01 | $32.29 | $9.97 | $42.26 | AZ20260028 |
| Yavapai | Union BRAZ0003-001 2024-07-01 | $32.29 | $9.97 | $42.26 | AZ20260043 |
| Yuma | Union BRAZ0003-001 2024-07-01 | $32.29 | $9.97 | $42.26 | AZ20260042 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Arizona prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do brickmasons make in Arizona?
The median brickmason in Arizona earned $28.49 an hour ($59,260 a year) in May 2025, 5% below the national median of $29.87. The middle half earn $25.04–$30.87; the top 10% earn more than $36.08.
Where does Arizona rank for brickmason pay?
Arizona ranks 33rd of 50 states for brickmason pay, with a median of $28.49 an hour, and 36th after adjusting for Arizona's cost of living (BEA price parity 100.7, US = 100).
What is the union brickmason rate in Arizona?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for brickmasons in 14 counties, with a typical package of $42.26 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many brickmasons work in Arizona?
BLS counted 1,190 brickmasons and blockmasons in Arizona in May 2025, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.09; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Arizona and metro areas, SOC 47-2021.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.