Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $47,060 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.62
10th percentile $35,560
90th percentile $53,590
National median $54,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,560
    25th
    $39,410
    50th (median)
    $47,060
    75th
    $47,060
    90th
    $53,590

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary vs area income 78% Median Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $94,950
    Alaska $94,950
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $93,760
    Fairbanks-College, AK $92,410
    Urban Honolulu, HI $90,120
    Hawaii $89,550

    Nearby metros — Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $94,950
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,650
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $70,870
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $68,800
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $62,870
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $62,650

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$52,620
    Construction Laborers$39,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$65,540
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,150
    Carpenters$41,600
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$51,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Hickory, NC is $22.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.07 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salaries?

    The median Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary in Hickory, NC is 13.9% below the national median of $54,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Hickory?

    Entry-level Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers (10th percentile) earn around $35,560 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,410.