Cement mason salary in Alaska
Median $44.69 an hour for 240 cement masons, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
Cement mason pay in Alaska: the full range
Alaska ranks 2nd of 51 states for median cement mason pay, and 1st once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $43.64). 240 cement masons 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 | $40.60 – $44.33 | $84,450 – $92,210 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $44.33 – $54.34 | $92,210 – $113,020 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $54.34 – $59.56 | $113,020 – $123,880 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Cement mason pay by metro in Alaska
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks | $44.43 | $44.43 | $43.05 | $59.56 | 40 | 1% below |
| Anchorage | $40.13 | $44.35 | $42.08 | $59.43 | 160 | 1% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
Cement mason wages in Alaska over time
Table
| Year | Alaska $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $29.19 | $56.41 | $13.68 | — |
| 2000 | $29.32 | $54.82 | $13.50 | 170 |
| 2001 | $29.75 | $54.08 | $14.25 | 280 |
| 2002 | $33.21 | $59.43 | $14.74 | 260 |
| 2003 | $26.24 | $45.91 | $14.80 | 280 |
| 2004 | $25.75 | $43.89 | $15.10 | 280 |
| 2005 | $28.61 | $47.16 | $15.40 | 260 |
| 2006 | $26.84 | $42.86 | $15.70 | 220 |
| 2007 | $30.25 | $46.97 | $16.27 | 200 |
| 2008 | $29.69 | $44.40 | $16.87 | 170 |
| 2009 | $30.82 | $46.25 | $17.04 | 240 |
| 2010 | $28.94 | $42.73 | $17.04 | 240 |
| 2011 | $30.44 | $43.57 | $17.11 | 260 |
| 2012 | $31.11 | $43.62 | $17.19 | 240 |
| 2013 | $31.83 | $43.99 | $17.37 | 210 |
| 2014 | $29.37 | $39.94 | $17.67 | 200 |
| 2015 | $29.65 | $40.27 | $18.14 | 130 |
| 2016 | $32.75 | $43.93 | $18.84 | 130 |
| 2017 | $32.89 | $43.20 | $19.54 | 110 |
| 2018 | $31.54 | $40.44 | $20.67 | 160 |
| 2019 | $27.22 | $34.28 | $21.54 | 170 |
| 2020 | $24.32 | $30.25 | $22.12 | 170 |
| 2021 | $31.32 | $37.21 | $22.76 | 70 |
| 2022 | $31.18 | $34.30 | $23.22 | 100 |
| 2023 | $35.42 | $37.42 | $24.38 | 80 |
| 2024 | $45.65 | $46.85 | $26.28 | 100 |
| 2025 | $44.69 | $44.69 | $27.41 | 240 |
In today's dollars, the median cement mason wage in Alaska changed by +11.0% over the last ten years of data and by +30.4% since 2019.
Are there more cement mason jobs in Alaska?
BLS counted 240 cement masons in Alaska 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 cement masons in Alaska
Alaska's labor market agency projects the number of cement masons in the state to change by -3.8% between 2024 and 2034, from 240 to 230, with about 20 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +1.6% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed and use a different base year, so they do not match the 240 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Alaska labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for cement masons in Alaska
On federally funded construction in Alaska, contractors must pay cement masons at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 30 of the 30 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $71.56 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $44.69.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleutians East | Union PLAS0528-007 2025-04-01 | $49.28 | $22.28 | $71.56 | AK20260001 |
| Aleutians West | Union PLAS0528-007 2025-04-01 | $49.28 | $22.28 | $71.56 | AK20260001 |
| Anchorage | Union PLAS0528-007 2025-04-01 | $49.28 | $22.28 | $71.56 | AK20260001 |
| Bethel | Union PLAS0528-007 2025-04-01 | $49.28 | $22.28 | $71.56 | AK20260001 |
| Bristol Bay | Union PLAS0528-007 2025-04-01 | $49.28 | $22.28 | $71.56 | AK20260001 |
| Chugach | Union PLAS0528-007 2025-04-01 | $49.28 | $22.28 | $71.56 | AK20260001 |
| Copper River | Union PLAS0528-007 2025-04-01 | $49.28 | $22.28 | $71.56 | AK20260001 |
| Denali | Union PLAS0528-007 2025-04-01 | $49.28 | $22.28 | $71.56 | AK20260001 |
| Dillingham | Union PLAS0528-007 2025-04-01 | $49.28 | $22.28 | $71.56 | AK20260001 |
| Fairbanks North Star | Union PLAS0528-007 2025-04-01 | $49.28 | $22.28 | $71.56 | AK20260001 |
| Haines | Union PLAS0528-007 2025-04-01 | $49.28 | $22.28 | $71.56 | AK20260001 |
| Hoonah-Angoon | Union PLAS0528-007 2025-04-01 | $49.28 | $22.28 | $71.56 | AK20260001 |
| Juneau | Union PLAS0528-007 2025-04-01 | $49.28 | $22.28 | $71.56 | AK20260001 |
| Kenai Peninsula | Union PLAS0528-007 2025-04-01 | $49.28 | $22.28 | $71.56 | AK20260001 |
| Ketchikan Gateway | Union PLAS0528-007 2025-04-01 | $49.28 | $22.28 | $71.56 | AK20260001 |
| Kodiak Island | Union PLAS0528-007 2025-04-01 | $49.28 | $22.28 | $71.56 | AK20260001 |
| Kusilvak | Union PLAS0528-007 2025-04-01 | $49.28 | $22.28 | $71.56 | AK20260001 |
| Lake and Peninsula | Union PLAS0528-007 2025-04-01 | $49.28 | $22.28 | $71.56 | AK20260001 |
| Matanuska-Susitna | Union PLAS0528-007 2025-04-01 | $49.28 | $22.28 | $71.56 | AK20260001 |
| Nome | Union PLAS0528-007 2025-04-01 | $49.28 | $22.28 | $71.56 | AK20260001 |
| North Slope | Union PLAS0528-007 2025-04-01 | $49.28 | $22.28 | $71.56 | AK20260001 |
| Northwest Arctic | Union PLAS0528-007 2025-04-01 | $49.28 | $22.28 | $71.56 | AK20260001 |
| Petersburg | Union PLAS0528-007 2025-04-01 | $49.28 | $22.28 | $71.56 | AK20260001 |
| Prince of Wales-Hyder | Union PLAS0528-007 2025-04-01 | $49.28 | $22.28 | $71.56 | AK20260001 |
| Sitka | Union PLAS0528-007 2025-04-01 | $49.28 | $22.28 | $71.56 | AK20260001 |
| Skagway | Union PLAS0528-007 2025-04-01 | $49.28 | $22.28 | $71.56 | AK20260001 |
| Southeast Fairbanks | Union PLAS0528-007 2025-04-01 | $49.28 | $22.28 | $71.56 | AK20260001 |
| Wrangell | Union PLAS0528-007 2025-04-01 | $49.28 | $22.28 | $71.56 | AK20260001 |
| Yakutat | Union PLAS0528-007 2025-04-01 | $49.28 | $22.28 | $71.56 | AK20260001 |
| Yukon-Koyukuk | Union PLAS0528-007 2025-04-01 | $49.28 | $22.28 | $71.56 | AK20260001 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Alaska prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do cement masons make in Alaska?
The median cement mason in Alaska earned $44.69 an hour ($92,960 a year) in May 2025, 63% above the national median of $27.41. The middle half earn $44.33–$54.34; the top 10% earn more than $59.56.
Where does Alaska rank for cement mason pay?
Alaska ranks 2nd of 51 states for cement mason pay, with a median of $44.69 an hour, and 1st after adjusting for Alaska's cost of living (BEA price parity 102.4, US = 100).
What is the union cement mason rate in Alaska?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for cement masons in 30 counties, with a typical package of $71.56 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many cement masons work in Alaska?
BLS counted 240 cement masons in Alaska in May 2025, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.55; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is cement mason work growing in Alaska?
Alaska's labor market agency projects -3.8% growth for cement masons between 2024 and 2034, from 240 to 230 jobs.
How many cement mason openings a year are there in Alaska?
Alaska projects about 20 openings a year for cement masons over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 13,600 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Alaska and metro areas, SOC 47-2051. 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: Alaska labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.