Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $64,240 +17.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.88
10th percentile $45,730
90th percentile $99,860
Employed locally 380
National median $54,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,730
    25th
    $53,420
    50th (median)
    $64,240
    75th
    $77,530
    90th
    $99,860

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary vs area income 69% Median Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary is 31% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $82,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,650
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $75,690
    Napa, CA $70,990
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $69,500
    Salinas, CA $68,800

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$60,320
    Carpenters$72,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$92,830
    Electricians$80,070
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$83,780
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$57,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $30.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.12 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salaries?

    The median Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 17.5% above 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers (10th percentile) earn around $45,730 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,420.