Brickmason salary in Massachusetts
Median $45.65 an hour for 1,570 brickmasons, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
Brickmason pay in Massachusetts: the full range
Massachusetts ranks 2nd of 50 states for median brickmason pay, and 4th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $43.15). 1,570 brickmasons work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.3× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $28.82 – $36.67 | $59,940 – $76,280 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $36.67 – $64.18 | $76,280 – $133,490 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $64.18 – $65.80 | $133,490 – $136,860 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Brickmason pay by metro in Massachusetts
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $30.15 | $46.62 | $43.05 | $65.80 | 1,060 | 2% above |
| Pittsfield | $24.01 | $42.18 | $44.35 | $62.27 | 40 | 8% below |
| Providence | $24.99 | $41.82 | $41.08 | $60.26 | 450 | 8% below |
| Worcester | $28.41 | $36.99 | $36.09 | $61.65 | 140 | 19% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
Brickmason wages in Massachusetts over time
Table
| Year | Massachusetts $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $26.20 | $50.63 | $19.36 | 2,900 |
| 2000 | $27.35 | $51.13 | $19.37 | 2,020 |
| 2001 | $29.37 | $53.39 | $20.00 | 2,560 |
| 2002 | $29.19 | $52.24 | $20.11 | 2,150 |
| 2006 | $36.80 | $58.77 | $20.66 | 1,730 |
| 2007 | $36.95 | $57.37 | $21.19 | 1,530 |
| 2008 | $39.26 | $58.71 | $21.94 | 1,450 |
| 2009 | $41.19 | $61.81 | $22.47 | 1,170 |
| 2010 | $41.57 | $61.37 | $22.56 | 1,260 |
| 2011 | $40.24 | $57.59 | $22.50 | 1,170 |
| 2012 | $38.29 | $53.69 | $22.33 | 1,230 |
| 2013 | $37.94 | $52.43 | $22.41 | 1,420 |
| 2014 | $39.51 | $53.73 | $22.91 | 1,630 |
| 2015 | $35.03 | $47.58 | $23.05 | 1,600 |
| 2016 | $39.07 | $52.41 | $23.68 | 1,650 |
| 2017 | $28.22 | $37.06 | $23.93 | 1,430 |
| 2018 | $29.32 | $37.59 | $24.49 | 1,340 |
| 2019 | $29.67 | $37.36 | $25.53 | 1,410 |
| 2020 | $39.64 | $49.31 | $26.48 | 1,340 |
| 2021 | $38.71 | $45.99 | $28.53 | 1,720 |
| 2022 | $37.19 | $40.91 | $28.37 | 1,610 |
| 2023 | $41.19 | $43.52 | $28.67 | 1,290 |
| 2024 | $45.37 | $46.56 | $29.23 | 1,170 |
| 2025 | $45.65 | $45.65 | $29.87 | 1,570 |
In today's dollars, the median brickmason wage in Massachusetts changed by -4.1% over the last ten years of data and by +22.2% since 2019.
Are there more brickmason jobs in Massachusetts?
BLS counted 1,570 brickmasons in Massachusetts in May 2025, an estimate with a relative standard error of 22%. With fewer than 3,000 jobs or a wide margin of error, year-to-year changes are within the survey's noise and are not shown as a trend.
Outlook for brickmasons in Massachusetts
Massachusetts's labor market agency projects the number of brickmasons in the state to change by +5.3% between 2024 and 2034, from 1,580 to 1,660, with about 120 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +1.1% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed, so the base is larger than the 1,570 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Massachusetts labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for brickmasons in Massachusetts
On federally funded construction in Massachusetts, 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 $102.04 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $45.65.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | Union BRMA0003-008 2024-08-01 | $64.50 | $37.54 | $102.04 | MA20260001 |
| Bristol | Union BRMA0003-008 2024-08-01 | $64.50 | $37.54 | $102.04 | MA20260001 |
| Dukes | Union BRMA0003-008 2024-08-01 | $64.50 | $37.54 | $102.04 | MA20260001 |
| Essex | Union BRMA0003-008 2024-08-01 | $64.50 | $37.54 | $102.04 | MA20260001 |
| Middlesex | Union BRMA0003-008 2024-08-01 | $64.50 | $37.54 | $102.04 | MA20260001 |
| Nantucket | Union BRMA0003-008 2024-08-01 | $64.50 | $37.54 | $102.04 | MA20260001 |
| Norfolk | Union BRMA0003-008 2024-08-01 | $64.50 | $37.54 | $102.04 | MA20260001 |
| Plymouth | Union BRMA0003-002 2024-08-01 | $64.50 | $37.54 | $102.04 | MA20260012 |
| Suffolk | Union BRMA0003-008 2024-08-01 | $64.50 | $37.54 | $102.04 | MA20260001 |
| Worcester | Union BRMA0003-005 2024-08-01 | $62.36 | $36.80 | $99.16 | MA20260013 |
| Berkshire | Union BRMA0001-003 2023-08-01 | $50.81 | $32.27 | $83.08 | MA20260003 |
| Franklin | Union BRMA0001-003 2023-08-01 | $50.81 | $32.27 | $83.08 | MA20260003 |
| Hampden | Union BRMA0001-003 2023-08-01 | $50.81 | $32.27 | $83.08 | MA20260003 |
| Hampshire | Union BRMA0001-003 2023-08-01 | $50.81 | $32.27 | $83.08 | MA20260003 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Massachusetts prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do brickmasons make in Massachusetts?
The median brickmason in Massachusetts earned $45.65 an hour ($94,950 a year) in May 2025, 53% above the national median of $29.87. The middle half earn $36.67–$64.18; the top 10% earn more than $65.80.
Where does Massachusetts rank for brickmason pay?
Massachusetts ranks 2nd of 50 states for brickmason pay, with a median of $45.65 an hour, and 4th after adjusting for Massachusetts's cost of living (BEA price parity 105.8, US = 100).
What is the union brickmason rate in Massachusetts?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for brickmasons in 14 counties, with a typical package of $102.04 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many brickmasons work in Massachusetts?
BLS counted 1,570 brickmasons in Massachusetts in May 2025, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.28; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is brickmason work growing in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts's labor market agency projects +5.3% growth for brickmasons between 2024 and 2034, from 1,580 to 1,660 jobs.
How many brickmason openings a year are there in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts projects about 120 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, Massachusetts 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: Massachusetts labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.