Cement mason salary in Maryland
Median $24.98 an hour for 2,540 cement masons and concrete finishers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Cement mason pay in Maryland: the full range
Maryland ranks 34th of 51 states for median cement mason pay, and 48th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $23.79). 2,540 cement masons and concrete finishers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $18.89 – $22.75 | $39,300 – $47,320 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $22.75 – $28.44 | $47,320 – $59,160 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $28.44 – $34.53 | $59,160 – $71,820 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Cement mason pay by metro in Maryland
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $20.28 | $29.28 | $45.55 | 1,870 | 17% above |
| Washington DC | $21.16 | $28.05 | $37.22 | 2,810 | 12% above |
| Baltimore | $21.34 | $24.98 | $32.98 | 1,390 | about the same as |
| Hagerstown | $16.18 | $22.95 | $30.32 | 80 | 8% below |
Cement mason wages in Maryland over time
Table
| Year | Maryland $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $14.81 | $28.62 | $13.68 | 2,460 |
| 2000 | $15.04 | $28.12 | $13.50 | 2,580 |
| 2001 | $15.87 | $28.85 | $14.25 | 3,070 |
| 2002 | $16.29 | $29.15 | $14.74 | 3,270 |
| 2003 | $16.52 | $28.90 | $14.80 | 3,010 |
| 2004 | $17.14 | $29.21 | $15.10 | 2,990 |
| 2005 | $16.15 | $26.62 | $15.40 | 3,390 |
| 2006 | $17.12 | $27.34 | $15.70 | 3,650 |
| 2007 | $17.47 | $27.13 | $16.27 | 3,620 |
| 2008 | $18.40 | $27.51 | $16.87 | 3,350 |
| 2009 | $18.60 | $27.91 | $17.04 | 2,830 |
| 2010 | $18.79 | $27.74 | $17.04 | 2,430 |
| 2011 | $18.39 | $26.32 | $17.11 | 2,380 |
| 2012 | $17.89 | $25.09 | $17.19 | 2,470 |
| 2013 | $18.11 | $25.03 | $17.37 | 2,630 |
| 2014 | $19.23 | $26.15 | $17.67 | 2,270 |
| 2015 | $19.82 | $26.92 | $18.14 | 2,870 |
| 2016 | $20.84 | $27.95 | $18.84 | 3,260 |
| 2017 | $21.39 | $28.09 | $19.54 | 3,270 |
| 2018 | $22.11 | $28.35 | $20.67 | 3,060 |
| 2019 | $21.70 | $27.33 | $21.54 | 2,690 |
| 2020 | $22.07 | $27.45 | $22.12 | 3,070 |
| 2021 | $22.55 | $26.79 | $22.76 | 3,220 |
| 2022 | $22.62 | $24.88 | $23.22 | 3,120 |
| 2023 | $23.30 | $24.62 | $24.38 | 3,240 |
| 2024 | $23.74 | $24.36 | $26.28 | 2,650 |
| 2025 | $24.98 | $24.98 | $27.41 | 2,540 |
In today's dollars, the median cement mason wage in Maryland changed by -7.2% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for cement masons in Maryland
On federally funded construction in Maryland, contractors must pay cement masons at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 0 of the 12 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package — an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $33.03). The market median for the state is $24.98.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $29.65 | $11.88 | $41.53 | MD20260115 |
| Montgomery | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $29.65 | $11.88 | $41.53 | MD20260120 |
| Prince George's | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $29.65 | $11.88 | $41.53 | MD20260121 |
| Caroline | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $30.00 | $3.03 | $33.03 | MD20260110 |
| Cecil | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $30.00 | $3.03 | $33.03 | MD20260112 |
| Kent | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $30.00 | $3.03 | $33.03 | MD20260119 |
| Queen Anne's | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $30.00 | $3.03 | $33.03 | MD20260122 |
| Talbot | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $30.00 | $3.03 | $33.03 | MD20260125 |
| Dorchester | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $24.83 | $2.64 | $27.47 | MD20260114 |
| Somerset | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $24.83 | $2.64 | $27.47 | MD20260123 |
| Wicomico | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $24.83 | $2.64 | $27.47 | MD20260127 |
| Worcester | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $24.83 | $2.64 | $27.47 | MD20260128 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Maryland 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 Maryland?
The median cement mason in Maryland earned $24.98 an hour ($51,950 a year) in May 2025, 9% below the national median of $27.41. The middle half earn $22.75–$28.44; the top 10% earn more than $34.53.
Where does Maryland rank for cement mason pay?
Maryland ranks 34th of 51 states for cement mason pay, with a median of $24.98 an hour, and 48th after adjusting for Maryland's cost of living (BEA price parity 105.0, US = 100).
What is the union cement mason rate in Maryland?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a cement mason classification for most Maryland counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many cement masons work in Maryland?
BLS counted 2,540 cement masons and concrete finishers in Maryland in May 2025, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.69; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Maryland and metro areas, SOC 47-2051.
- 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.