Brickmason salary in Vermont
Median $28.65 an hour for 100 brickmasons, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
Brickmason pay in Vermont: the full range
Vermont ranks 32nd of 50 states for median brickmason pay, and 33rd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $29.23). 100 brickmasons work in the state. The top 10% earn 1.5× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $24.50 – $27.60 | $50,950 – $57,410 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $27.60 – $30.58 | $57,410 – $63,600 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $30.58 – $36.74 | $63,600 – $76,420 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Brickmason pay by metro in Vermont
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $24.50 | $29.84 | $36.74 | 40 | 4% above |
Brickmason wages in Vermont over time
Table
| Year | Vermont $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $15.55 | $30.05 | $19.36 | 230 |
| 2000 | $17.53 | $32.77 | $19.37 | 180 |
| 2001 | $18.22 | $33.12 | $20.00 | 140 |
| 2002 | $19.26 | $34.47 | $20.11 | 100 |
| 2003 | $20.69 | $36.20 | $19.98 | 70 |
| 2004 | $20.05 | $34.17 | $20.07 | 90 |
| 2005 | $16.87 | $27.81 | $20.13 | 120 |
| 2006 | $21.97 | $35.08 | $20.66 | — |
| 2007 | $21.80 | $33.85 | $21.19 | — |
| 2008 | $22.71 | $33.96 | $21.94 | 90 |
| 2009 | $22.06 | $33.10 | $22.47 | 100 |
| 2010 | $22.50 | $33.22 | $22.56 | 80 |
| 2011 | $22.17 | $31.73 | $22.50 | 50 |
| 2012 | $24.05 | $33.72 | $22.33 | 70 |
| 2013 | $25.16 | $34.77 | $22.41 | 90 |
| 2014 | $26.53 | $36.08 | $22.91 | 110 |
| 2015 | $25.81 | $35.06 | $23.05 | 120 |
| 2016 | $25.48 | $34.18 | $23.68 | 90 |
| 2017 | $24.97 | $32.80 | $23.93 | 100 |
| 2018 | $25.69 | $32.94 | $24.49 | 90 |
| 2019 | $23.05 | $29.03 | $25.53 | 80 |
| 2020 | $28.39 | $35.32 | $26.48 | 100 |
| 2021 | $29.21 | $34.70 | $28.53 | 80 |
| 2022 | $28.00 | $30.80 | $28.37 | 130 |
| 2023 | $26.75 | $28.26 | $28.67 | 110 |
| 2024 | $28.98 | $29.74 | $29.23 | 130 |
| 2025 | $28.65 | $28.65 | $29.87 | 100 |
In today's dollars, the median brickmason wage in Vermont changed by -18.3% over the last ten years of data and by -1.3% since 2019.
Are there more brickmason jobs in Vermont?
BLS counted 100 brickmasons in Vermont in May 2025, an estimate with a relative standard error of 17%. 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 Vermont
Vermont's labor market agency projects the number of brickmasons in the state to change by +5.2% between 2024 and 2034, from 210 to 220, with about 20 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +1.1% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed, so the base is larger than the 100 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Vermont labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for brickmasons in Vermont
On federally funded construction in Vermont, contractors must pay brickmasons at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 0 of the 3 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package — an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $26.67). 3 of the 3 counties still use a survey rate dated 2011 or earlier (for example Chittenden County at $26.67). The market median for the state is $28.65.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chittenden | Survey SUVT2011-010 2011-02-10 | $25.89 | $0.78 | $26.67 | VT20260025 |
| Franklin | Survey SUVT2011-011 2011-02-10 | $25.89 | $0.78 | $26.67 | VT20260026 |
| Grand Isle | Survey SUVT2011-012 2011-02-10 | $25.89 | $0.78 | $26.67 | VT20260027 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Vermont prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do brickmasons make in Vermont?
The median brickmason in Vermont earned $28.65 an hour ($59,590 a year) in May 2025, 4% below the national median of $29.87. The middle half earn $27.60–$30.58; the top 10% earn more than $36.74.
Where does Vermont rank for brickmason pay?
Vermont ranks 32nd of 50 states for brickmason pay, with a median of $28.65 an hour, and 33rd after adjusting for Vermont's cost of living (BEA price parity 98.0, US = 100).
What is the union brickmason rate in Vermont?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a brickmason classification for most Vermont counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many brickmasons work in Vermont?
BLS counted 100 brickmasons in Vermont in May 2025, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.93; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is brickmason work growing in Vermont?
Vermont's labor market agency projects +5.2% growth for brickmasons between 2024 and 2034, from 210 to 220 jobs.
How many brickmason openings a year are there in Vermont?
Vermont 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, Vermont 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: Vermont labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.