Cement mason salary in Massachusetts
Median $30.69 an hour for 1,590 cement masons and concrete finishers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Cement mason pay in Massachusetts: the full range
Massachusetts ranks 9th of 51 states for median cement mason pay, and 20th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $29.01). 1,590 cement masons and concrete finishers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $23.72 – $26.87 | $49,330 – $55,880 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $26.87 – $37.60 | $55,880 – $78,210 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $37.60 – $53.81 | $78,210 – $111,910 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Cement mason pay by metro in Massachusetts
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $24.12 | $30.56 | $37.28 | 70 | about the same as |
| Providence | $23.41 | $30.43 | $49.27 | 390 | 1% below |
| Boston | $23.73 | $30.23 | $53.81 | 950 | 1% below |
Cement mason wages in Massachusetts over time
Table
| Year | Massachusetts $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $19.60 | $37.88 | $13.68 | 900 |
| 2000 | $22.09 | $41.30 | $13.50 | 840 |
| 2001 | $20.54 | $37.34 | $14.25 | 1,190 |
| 2002 | $18.44 | $33.00 | $14.74 | 1,400 |
| 2003 | $17.04 | $29.81 | $14.80 | 1,430 |
| 2004 | $17.29 | $29.47 | $15.10 | 1,210 |
| 2005 | $17.44 | $28.75 | $15.40 | 1,630 |
| 2006 | $19.40 | $30.98 | $15.70 | 1,630 |
| 2007 | $20.64 | $32.05 | $16.27 | 1,590 |
| 2008 | $22.50 | $33.64 | $16.87 | 1,530 |
| 2009 | $23.02 | $34.54 | $17.04 | 1,360 |
| 2010 | $21.57 | $31.85 | $17.04 | 1,230 |
| 2011 | $20.15 | $28.84 | $17.11 | 1,100 |
| 2012 | $20.95 | $29.38 | $17.19 | 1,170 |
| 2013 | $21.17 | $29.26 | $17.37 | 1,330 |
| 2014 | $22.13 | $30.10 | $17.67 | 1,260 |
| 2015 | $21.02 | $28.55 | $18.14 | 1,860 |
| 2016 | $22.55 | $30.25 | $18.84 | 1,940 |
| 2017 | $24.02 | $31.55 | $19.54 | 1,950 |
| 2018 | $26.78 | $34.33 | $20.67 | 1,930 |
| 2019 | $24.25 | $30.54 | $21.54 | 1,910 |
| 2020 | $26.73 | $33.25 | $22.12 | 1,520 |
| 2021 | $31.19 | $37.06 | $22.76 | 1,990 |
| 2022 | $36.73 | $40.41 | $23.22 | 2,670 |
| 2023 | $37.62 | $39.75 | $24.38 | 1,800 |
| 2024 | $30.73 | $31.54 | $26.28 | 1,690 |
| 2025 | $30.69 | $30.69 | $27.41 | 1,590 |
In today's dollars, the median cement mason wage in Massachusetts changed by +7.5% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for cement masons in Massachusetts
On federally funded construction in Massachusetts, contractors must pay cement masons at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 8 of the 8 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $90.05 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $30.69.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | Union PLAS0534-001 2024-07-01 | $49.19 | $40.86 | $90.05 | MA20260001 |
| Bristol | Union PLAS0534-001 2024-07-01 | $49.19 | $40.86 | $90.05 | MA20260001 |
| Dukes | Union PLAS0534-001 2024-07-01 | $49.19 | $40.86 | $90.05 | MA20260001 |
| Essex | Union PLAS0534-001 2024-07-01 | $49.19 | $40.86 | $90.05 | MA20260001 |
| Middlesex | Union PLAS0534-001 2024-07-01 | $49.19 | $40.86 | $90.05 | MA20260001 |
| Nantucket | Union PLAS0534-001 2024-07-01 | $49.19 | $40.86 | $90.05 | MA20260001 |
| Norfolk | Union PLAS0534-001 2024-07-01 | $49.19 | $40.86 | $90.05 | MA20260001 |
| Suffolk | Union PLAS0534-001 2024-07-01 | $49.19 | $40.86 | $90.05 | MA20260001 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. 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 cement masons make in Massachusetts?
The median cement mason in Massachusetts earned $30.69 an hour ($63,840 a year) in May 2025, 12% above the national median of $27.41. The middle half earn $26.87–$37.60; the top 10% earn more than $53.81.
Where does Massachusetts rank for cement mason pay?
Massachusetts ranks 9th of 51 states for cement mason pay, with a median of $30.69 an hour, and 20th after adjusting for Massachusetts's cost of living (BEA price parity 105.8, US = 100).
What is the union cement mason rate in Massachusetts?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for cement masons in 8 counties, with a typical package of $90.05 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many cement masons work in Massachusetts?
BLS counted 1,590 cement masons and concrete finishers in Massachusetts in May 2025, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.33; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Massachusetts 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.