Brickmason salary in Maine
Median $20.54 an hour for 90 brickmasons and blockmasons, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Brickmason pay in Maine: the full range
Maine ranks 50th of 50 states for median brickmason pay, and 50th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $21.18). 90 brickmasons and blockmasons work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $18.46 – $19.31 | $38,400 – $40,160 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $19.31 – $28.53 | $40,160 – $59,340 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $28.53 – $35.16 | $59,340 – $73,130 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
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Brickmason wages in Maine over time
Table
| Year | Maine $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $13.11 | $25.33 | $19.36 | 290 |
| 2000 | $15.37 | $28.74 | $19.37 | 420 |
| 2001 | $16.02 | $29.12 | $20.00 | 300 |
| 2002 | $15.86 | $28.38 | $20.11 | 430 |
| 2003 | $17.48 | $30.58 | $19.98 | 370 |
| 2004 | $17.76 | $30.27 | $20.07 | 240 |
| 2005 | $19.05 | $31.40 | $20.13 | 370 |
| 2006 | $18.86 | $30.12 | $20.66 | 300 |
| 2007 | $18.73 | $29.08 | $21.19 | 270 |
| 2008 | $18.43 | $27.56 | $21.94 | 270 |
| 2009 | $18.72 | $28.09 | $22.47 | 270 |
| 2010 | $19.40 | $28.64 | $22.56 | 270 |
| 2011 | $18.72 | $26.79 | $22.50 | 250 |
| 2012 | $18.34 | $25.72 | $22.33 | 160 |
| 2013 | $18.15 | $25.08 | $22.41 | 100 |
| 2014 | $17.45 | $23.73 | $22.91 | 80 |
| 2015 | $18.05 | $24.52 | $23.05 | 120 |
| 2016 | $18.02 | $24.17 | $23.68 | 190 |
| 2017 | $18.59 | $24.42 | $23.93 | 230 |
| 2018 | $19.32 | $24.77 | $24.49 | 250 |
| 2019 | $21.86 | $27.53 | $25.53 | 220 |
| 2020 | $22.93 | $28.52 | $26.48 | 260 |
| 2021 | $22.72 | $26.99 | $28.53 | 290 |
| 2022 | $23.53 | $25.88 | $28.37 | 390 |
| 2023 | $29.17 | $30.82 | $28.67 | 290 |
| 2024 | $32.32 | $33.17 | $29.23 | 180 |
| 2025 | $20.54 | $20.54 | $29.87 | 90 |
In today's dollars, the median brickmason wage in Maine changed by -16.2% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for brickmasons in Maine
On federally funded construction in Maine, contractors must pay brickmasons at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 7 of the 16 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $72.38 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $44.13). 4 of the 16 counties still use a survey rate dated 2017 or earlier (for example Aroostook County at $36.52). The market median for the state is $20.54.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | Union BRMA0003-013 2025-05-01 | $43.91 | $28.47 | $72.38 | ME20260007 |
| Kennebec | Union BRMA0003-013 2025-05-01 | $43.91 | $28.47 | $72.38 | ME20260009 |
| Knox | Union BRMA0003-013 2025-05-01 | $43.91 | $28.47 | $72.38 | ME20260010 |
| Lincoln | Union BRMA0003-013 2025-05-01 | $43.91 | $28.47 | $72.38 | ME20260014 |
| Oxford | Union BRMA0003-013 2025-05-01 | $43.91 | $28.47 | $72.38 | ME20260014 |
| Somerset | Union BRMA0003-013 2025-05-01 | $43.91 | $28.47 | $72.38 | ME20260012 |
| Waldo | Union BRMA0003-013 2025-05-01 | $43.91 | $28.47 | $72.38 | ME20260014 |
| Androscoggin | Survey SUME2022-001 2024-06-26 | $33.00 | $11.13 | $44.13 | ME20260004 |
| Cumberland | Survey SUME2022-002 2024-06-26 | $33.00 | $11.13 | $44.13 | ME20260050 |
| Penobscot | Survey SUME2022-003 2024-06-26 | $33.00 | $11.13 | $44.13 | ME20260051 |
| Sagadahoc | Survey SUME2022-004 2024-06-26 | $33.00 | $11.13 | $44.13 | ME20260052 |
| York | Survey SUME2022-005 2024-06-26 | $33.00 | $11.13 | $44.13 | ME20260053 |
| Aroostook | Survey SUME2014-015 2017-01-31 | $27.38 | $9.14 | $36.52 | ME20260006 |
| Hancock | Survey SUME2014-017 2017-01-31 | $27.38 | $9.14 | $36.52 | ME20260008 |
| Piscataquis | Survey SUME2014-020 2017-01-31 | $27.38 | $9.14 | $36.52 | ME20260011 |
| Washington | Survey SUME2014-022 2017-01-31 | $27.38 | $9.14 | $36.52 | ME20260013 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Maine prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do brickmasons make in Maine?
The median brickmason in Maine earned $20.54 an hour ($42,710 a year) in May 2025, 31% below the national median of $29.87. The middle half earn $19.31–$28.53; the top 10% earn more than $35.16.
Where does Maine rank for brickmason pay?
Maine ranks 50th of 50 states for brickmason pay, with a median of $20.54 an hour, and 50th after adjusting for Maine's cost of living (BEA price parity 97.0, US = 100).
What is the union brickmason rate in Maine?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for brickmasons in 7 counties, with a typical package of $72.38 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many brickmasons work in Maine?
BLS counted 90 brickmasons and blockmasons in Maine in May 2025, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.40; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Maine 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.