Cement mason salary in Wyoming
Median $28.10 an hour for 620 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 Wyoming: the full range
Wyoming ranks 25th of 51 states for median cement mason pay, and 15th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $30.31). 620 cement masons work in the state. The top 10% earn 1.6× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $22.39 – $24.34 | $46,570 – $50,640 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $24.34 – $30.27 | $50,640 – $62,970 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $30.27 – $35.51 | $62,970 – $73,860 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Cement mason pay by metro in Wyoming
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casper | $20.60 | $29.96 | $31.94 | $44.24 | 60 | 7% above |
| Cheyenne | $21.25 | $29.75 | $30.83 | $35.27 | 110 | 6% above |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
Cement mason wages in Wyoming over time
Table
| Year | Wyoming $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $12.03 | $23.25 | $13.68 | 480 |
| 2000 | $13.64 | $25.50 | $13.50 | 390 |
| 2001 | $13.23 | $24.05 | $14.25 | 550 |
| 2002 | $12.91 | $23.10 | $14.74 | 690 |
| 2003 | $12.39 | $21.68 | $14.80 | 650 |
| 2004 | $12.91 | $22.00 | $15.10 | 570 |
| 2005 | $13.94 | $22.98 | $15.40 | 840 |
| 2006 | $14.65 | $23.40 | $15.70 | 670 |
| 2007 | $15.31 | $23.77 | $16.27 | 760 |
| 2008 | $16.27 | $24.33 | $16.87 | 870 |
| 2009 | $17.06 | $25.60 | $17.04 | 890 |
| 2010 | $16.95 | $25.03 | $17.04 | 770 |
| 2011 | $17.00 | $24.33 | $17.11 | 640 |
| 2012 | $17.03 | $23.88 | $17.19 | 710 |
| 2013 | $17.63 | $24.36 | $17.37 | 700 |
| 2014 | $18.34 | $24.94 | $17.67 | 720 |
| 2015 | $18.85 | $25.60 | $18.14 | 760 |
| 2016 | $18.83 | $25.26 | $18.84 | 800 |
| 2017 | $18.98 | $24.93 | $19.54 | 690 |
| 2018 | $19.87 | $25.48 | $20.67 | 490 |
| 2019 | $21.75 | $27.39 | $21.54 | 460 |
| 2020 | $23.07 | $28.70 | $22.12 | 560 |
| 2021 | $23.08 | $27.42 | $22.76 | 600 |
| 2022 | $23.15 | $25.47 | $23.22 | 700 |
| 2023 | $23.88 | $25.23 | $24.38 | 500 |
| 2024 | $26.77 | $27.47 | $26.28 | 520 |
| 2025 | $28.10 | $28.10 | $27.41 | 620 |
In today's dollars, the median cement mason wage in Wyoming changed by +9.7% over the last ten years of data and by +2.6% since 2019.
Are there more cement mason jobs in Wyoming?
BLS counted 620 cement masons in Wyoming in May 2025, an estimate with a relative standard error of 13%. 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 Wyoming
Wyoming's labor market agency projects the number of cement masons in the state to change by +14.1% between 2024 and 2034, from 530 to 600, with about 40 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 620 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Wyoming labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for cement masons in Wyoming
On federally funded construction in Wyoming, contractors must pay cement masons at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 0 of the 23 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package — an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $28.41). The market median for the state is $28.10.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | state SAWY2026-001 2026-05-01 | $26.00 | $2.41 | $28.41 | WY20260041 |
| Big Horn | state SAWY2026-001 2026-05-01 | $26.00 | $2.41 | $28.41 | WY20260041 |
| Campbell | state SAWY2026-001 2026-05-01 | $26.00 | $2.41 | $28.41 | WY20260041 |
| Carbon | state SAWY2026-001 2026-05-01 | $26.00 | $2.41 | $28.41 | WY20260041 |
| Converse | state SAWY2026-001 2026-05-01 | $26.00 | $2.41 | $28.41 | WY20260041 |
| Crook | state SAWY2026-001 2026-05-01 | $26.00 | $2.41 | $28.41 | WY20260041 |
| Fremont | state SAWY2026-001 2026-05-01 | $26.00 | $2.41 | $28.41 | WY20260041 |
| Goshen | state SAWY2026-001 2026-05-01 | $26.00 | $2.41 | $28.41 | WY20260041 |
| Hot Springs | state SAWY2026-001 2026-05-01 | $26.00 | $2.41 | $28.41 | WY20260041 |
| Johnson | state SAWY2026-001 2026-05-01 | $26.00 | $2.41 | $28.41 | WY20260041 |
| Laramie | state SAWY2026-001 2026-05-01 | $26.00 | $2.41 | $28.41 | WY20260041 |
| Lincoln | state SAWY2026-001 2026-05-01 | $26.00 | $2.41 | $28.41 | WY20260041 |
| Natrona | state SAWY2026-001 2026-05-01 | $26.00 | $2.41 | $28.41 | WY20260041 |
| Niobrara | state SAWY2026-001 2026-05-01 | $26.00 | $2.41 | $28.41 | WY20260041 |
| Park | state SAWY2026-001 2026-05-01 | $26.00 | $2.41 | $28.41 | WY20260041 |
| Platte | state SAWY2026-001 2026-05-01 | $26.00 | $2.41 | $28.41 | WY20260041 |
| Sheridan | state SAWY2026-001 2026-05-01 | $26.00 | $2.41 | $28.41 | WY20260041 |
| Sublette | state SAWY2026-001 2026-05-01 | $26.00 | $2.41 | $28.41 | WY20260041 |
| Sweetwater | state SAWY2026-001 2026-05-01 | $26.00 | $2.41 | $28.41 | WY20260041 |
| Teton | state SAWY2026-001 2026-05-01 | $26.00 | $2.41 | $28.41 | WY20260041 |
| Uinta | state SAWY2026-001 2026-05-01 | $26.00 | $2.41 | $28.41 | WY20260041 |
| Washakie | state SAWY2026-001 2026-05-01 | $26.00 | $2.41 | $28.41 | WY20260041 |
| Weston | state SAWY2026-001 2026-05-01 | $26.00 | $2.41 | $28.41 | WY20260041 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
The median cement mason in Wyoming earned $28.10 an hour ($58,450 a year) in May 2025, 3% above the national median of $27.41. The middle half earn $24.34–$30.27; the top 10% earn more than $35.51.
Where does Wyoming rank for cement mason pay?
Wyoming ranks 25th of 51 states for cement mason pay, with a median of $28.10 an hour, and 15th after adjusting for Wyoming's cost of living (BEA price parity 92.7, US = 100).
What is the union cement mason rate in Wyoming?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a cement mason classification for most Wyoming counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many cement masons work in Wyoming?
BLS counted 620 cement masons in Wyoming in May 2025, 2.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.68; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is cement mason work growing in Wyoming?
Wyoming's labor market agency projects +14.1% growth for cement masons between 2024 and 2034, from 530 to 600 jobs.
How many cement mason openings a year are there in Wyoming?
Wyoming projects about 40 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, Wyoming 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: Wyoming labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.