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Mason / Bricklayer Salary in San Jose, CA

U.S. median $56,600/yr ($27.21/hr)

Mason and bricklayer pay in San Jose, California moves with local construction demand, union presence, and cost of living. Here is what the live job market is paying right now.

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National benchmarks

Median$56,600/yr ($27.21/hr)
Hourly range$18.52 to $43.33/hr
Bottom 10%under $38,520/yr
Top 10%over $90,120/yr

Local pay in San Jose moves with cost of living, union presence, and demand. The live figure above reflects what San Jose employers are posting right now.

Pay by experience

Apprentice / Entry (0-3 yrs)Registered masonry apprentices typically start near 50% of journeyman scale and step up every six months as they log hours. The bottom 10% of masons earned under $38,520 as of May 2024.$38,000 to $49,000/yr ($18 to $24/hr)
Journeyman / Mid (3-8 yrs)A carded journeyman works at full scale. The May 2024 median was $56,600 for all masons and $60,800 for brickmasons and blockmasons specifically, with the middle half of that group running $49,430 to $77,290.$56,000 to $68,000/yr ($27 to $33/hr)
Experienced / Master (8+ yrs)The top 25% of brickmasons cleared $77,290 and the top 10% of masons topped $90,120 as of May 2024. Union scale, industrial work, and overtime push it past that.$77,000 to $90,000+/yr ($37 to $43+/hr)
Foreman / ContractorCrew foremen earn a premium over base scale for running the lead and reading prints, and masonry business owners set their own ceiling based on bids, crew size, and overhead.$90,000 to $120,000+/yr

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Mason / Bricklayer pay in San Jose: FAQs

How much do masons make?

The median wage for masonry workers was $56,600 a year, about $27.21 an hour, as of May 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Brickmasons and blockmasons specifically ran higher at $60,800. The bottom 10% earned under $38,520 and the top 10% topped $90,120.

Do bricklayers make good money?

Yes, especially with a journeyman card and union scale. A mid-career journeyman clears the mid $50,000s to upper $60,000s, and experienced union masons in high-cost metros earn total packages of $60 to $70+ an hour once benefits are counted.

What are the highest-paying masonry jobs?

Union industrial and refractory work, foreman and layout roles, and specialty stone or restoration pay the most. Top states like Massachusetts, Illinois, and New Jersey average $80,000 to $90,000 a year for brickmasons and blockmasons.

How much do masons make an hour?

Most masons earn between about $18.52 and $43.33 an hour, with a median near $27.21 as of May 2024. Union journeymen in major metros bill higher base rates plus a full benefit package on top.

Can you make $100,000 a year as a mason?

Yes. It usually takes union scale in a high-cost metro, a foreman role, industrial or refractory specialty work, heavy overtime and per-diem, or running your own masonry business. Six figures is realistic near the top of the trade.