← All occupations
SOC 47-2021·Construction & ExtractionOpportunity job
Brickmasons and Blockmasons
Median wage
$79,877
10-yr outlook
+2.2%by 2032
Openings / year
686
Workers in NY
2,280
How pay grows with experience
Brickmasons and Blockmasons — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $56,668 |
| Median (typical) | $79,877 |
| Experienced | $96,480 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Brickmasons and Blockmasons — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| North Country | $90,125 |
| New York City | $82,268 |
| Hudson Valley | $80,970 |
| Western New York | $80,000 |
| Long Island | $77,391 |
| Capital Region | $74,620 |
| Southern Tier | $71,588 |
| Finger Lakes | $68,075 |
| Central New York | $67,128 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Construction & Extraction) and pay more than a Brickmasons and Blockmasons. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$80,770 median (+$894) · +4.1% by 2032
- Construction and Building Inspectors$80,875 median (+$999) · +11.2% by 2032
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$82,620 median (+$2,743) · +6.5% by 2032
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$84,027 median (+$4,151) · +0.7% by 2032
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators$87,337 median (+$7,460) · +15.2% by 2032
- Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers$98,131 median (+$18,254) · +3.6% by 2032
Find jobs & training
Live openings and training are run by the State and federal partners — we link you straight there.