Brickmasons and Blockmasons Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $50,060 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.07
10th percentile $37,120
90th percentile $60,810
Employed locally 990
National median $60,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,120
    25th
    $45,380
    50th (median)
    $50,060
    75th
    $58,030
    90th
    $60,810

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Brickmasons and Blockmasons salary vs area income 62% Median Brickmasons and Blockmasons salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Brickmasons and Blockmasons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Pittsfield, MA $103,890
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,120
    Rochester, MN $99,580
    Massachusetts $94,370
    Lima, OH $94,220
    Washington $92,910

    Nearby metros — Brickmasons and Blockmasons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $53,910
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $53,060
    Lubbock, TX $50,950
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $49,500
    College Station-Bryan, TX $47,020
    El Paso, TX $41,360

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$38,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,150
    Electricians$59,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,230
    Carpenters$48,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Brickmasons and Blockmasons make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Brickmasons and Blockmasons in Houston, TX is $24.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.41 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Brickmasons and Blockmasons salaries?

    The median Brickmasons and Blockmasons salary in Houston, TX is 17.7% below the national median of $60,800. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Brickmasons and Blockmasons in Houston?

    Entry-level Brickmasons and Blockmasons (10th percentile) earn around $37,120 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,380.