Brickmason salary in Georgia
Median $24.35 an hour for — brickmasons, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
Brickmason pay in Georgia: the full range
Georgia ranks 42nd of 50 states for median brickmason pay, and 45th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $25.29). — brickmasons work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.2× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $16.64 – $18.00 | $34,600 – $37,440 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $18.00 – $32.90 | $37,440 – $68,430 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $32.90 – $35.79 | $68,430 – $74,450 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Brickmason pay by metro in Georgia
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $24.42 | $33.49 | $36.60 | $33.49 | 150 | 38% above |
| Atlanta | $17.99 | $27.21 | $27.18 | $35.79 | — | 12% above |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
Brickmason wages in Georgia over time
Table
| Year | Georgia $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $15.06 | $29.10 | $19.36 | 3,510 |
| 2000 | $16.13 | $30.16 | $19.37 | 2,600 |
| 2001 | $16.45 | $29.90 | $20.00 | 2,070 |
| 2002 | $16.17 | $28.94 | $20.11 | 1,850 |
| 2003 | $15.45 | $27.03 | $19.98 | 1,610 |
| 2004 | $14.43 | $24.59 | $20.07 | 1,790 |
| 2005 | $16.65 | $27.45 | $20.13 | 1,530 |
| 2006 | $17.18 | $27.44 | $20.66 | 1,820 |
| 2007 | $17.83 | $27.68 | $21.19 | 1,520 |
| 2008 | $17.96 | $26.86 | $21.94 | 1,640 |
| 2009 | $17.98 | $26.98 | $22.47 | 1,350 |
| 2010 | $18.82 | $27.79 | $22.56 | 1,070 |
| 2011 | $19.55 | $27.98 | $22.50 | 560 |
| 2012 | $16.48 | $23.11 | $22.33 | 510 |
| 2013 | $16.42 | $22.69 | $22.41 | 560 |
| 2014 | $16.99 | $23.11 | $22.91 | 760 |
| 2015 | $16.59 | $22.53 | $23.05 | 750 |
| 2016 | $17.63 | $23.65 | $23.68 | 940 |
| 2017 | $17.28 | $22.70 | $23.93 | 820 |
| 2018 | $18.82 | $24.13 | $24.49 | 820 |
| 2019 | $16.49 | $20.77 | $25.53 | 440 |
| 2020 | $20.24 | $25.18 | $26.48 | 290 |
| 2021 | $22.40 | $26.61 | $28.53 | 400 |
| 2022 | $24.49 | $26.94 | $28.37 | 270 |
| 2023 | $26.13 | $27.61 | $28.67 | 110 |
| 2024 | $28.98 | $29.74 | $29.23 | 160 |
| 2025 | $24.35 | $24.35 | $29.87 | — |
In today's dollars, the median brickmason wage in Georgia changed by +8.1% over the last ten years of data and by +17.3% since 2019.
Outlook for brickmasons in Georgia
Georgia's labor market agency projects the number of brickmasons in the state to change by +12.0% between 2024 and 2034, from 210 to 230, with about 20 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +1.1% over 2025-35.
Source: Georgia labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
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Questions this page answers
How much do brickmasons make in Georgia?
The median brickmason in Georgia earned $24.35 an hour ($50,650 a year) in May 2025, 18% below the national median of $29.87. The middle half earn $18.00–$32.90; the top 10% earn more than $35.79.
Where does Georgia rank for brickmason pay?
Georgia ranks 42nd of 50 states for brickmason pay, with a median of $24.35 an hour, and 45th after adjusting for Georgia's cost of living (BEA price parity 96.3, US = 100).
What is the union brickmason rate in Georgia?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a brickmason classification for most Georgia counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many brickmasons work in Georgia?
BLS counted — brickmasons in Georgia in May 2025, 0.0 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.00; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is brickmason work growing in Georgia?
Georgia's labor market agency projects +12.0% growth for brickmasons between 2024 and 2034, from 210 to 230 jobs.
How many brickmason openings a year are there in Georgia?
Georgia projects about 20 openings a year for brickmasons over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 4,100 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Georgia and metro areas, SOC 47-2021. Job counts are survey estimates and exclude the self-employed.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-09.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Georgia labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.