Cement mason salary in Vermont
Median $29.40 an hour for 270 cement masons and concrete finishers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Cement mason pay in Vermont: the full range
Vermont ranks 20th of 51 states for median cement mason pay, and 16th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $30.00). 270 cement masons and concrete finishers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $23.75 – $24.37 | $49,390 – $50,690 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $24.37 – $31.01 | $50,690 – $64,510 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $31.01 – $36.78 | $64,510 – $76,500 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Cement mason pay by metro in Vermont
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $24.35 | $30.06 | $38.95 | 120 | 2% above |
Cement mason wages in Vermont over time
Table
| Year | Vermont $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $11.02 | $21.30 | $13.68 | — |
| 2000 | $11.60 | $21.69 | $13.50 | 180 |
| 2001 | $12.73 | $23.14 | $14.25 | 190 |
| 2002 | $12.88 | $23.05 | $14.74 | 170 |
| 2003 | $12.88 | $22.54 | $14.80 | 230 |
| 2004 | $13.94 | $23.76 | $15.10 | 240 |
| 2005 | $16.22 | $26.74 | $15.40 | 370 |
| 2006 | $16.86 | $26.92 | $15.70 | 390 |
| 2007 | $14.94 | $23.20 | $16.27 | 440 |
| 2008 | $14.48 | $21.65 | $16.87 | 330 |
| 2009 | $14.91 | $22.37 | $17.04 | 360 |
| 2010 | $16.52 | $24.39 | $17.04 | — |
| 2011 | $17.23 | $24.66 | $17.11 | — |
| 2012 | $16.79 | $23.54 | $17.19 | 180 |
| 2013 | $17.13 | $23.67 | $17.37 | 190 |
| 2014 | $17.34 | $23.58 | $17.67 | 190 |
| 2015 | $17.29 | $23.49 | $18.14 | 240 |
| 2016 | $17.21 | $23.09 | $18.84 | 260 |
| 2017 | $17.84 | $23.43 | $19.54 | 190 |
| 2018 | $19.47 | $24.96 | $20.67 | — |
| 2019 | $20.32 | $25.59 | $21.54 | 230 |
| 2020 | $21.14 | $26.30 | $22.12 | 240 |
| 2021 | $22.43 | $26.65 | $22.76 | 200 |
| 2022 | $23.24 | $25.57 | $23.22 | 210 |
| 2023 | $23.90 | $25.25 | $24.38 | 250 |
| 2024 | $28.03 | $28.77 | $26.28 | 260 |
| 2025 | $29.40 | $29.40 | $27.41 | 270 |
In today's dollars, the median cement mason wage in Vermont changed by +25.2% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do cement masons make in Vermont?
The median cement mason in Vermont earned $29.40 an hour ($61,160 a year) in May 2025, 7% above the national median of $27.41. The middle half earn $24.37–$31.01; the top 10% earn more than $36.78.
Where does Vermont rank for cement mason pay?
Vermont ranks 20th of 51 states for cement mason pay, with a median of $29.40 an hour, and 16th after adjusting for Vermont's cost of living (BEA price parity 98.0, US = 100).
What is the union cement mason rate in Vermont?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a cement mason classification for most Vermont counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many cement masons work in Vermont?
BLS counted 270 cement masons and concrete finishers in Vermont in May 2025, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.67; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Vermont 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.