How much does a bricklayer make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $5,176 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $4,336
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $82,200 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $80,300 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $75,140 |
| 4. United States | $62,110 |
| 5. Denmark estimate | $59,500 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $145 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Builder$115,000
- Stonemason$57,390
- Concrete finisher$57,130
- Carpenter$60,580
- Tent builder$49,570
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Minnesota | $95,220 |
| Massachusetts | $94,950 |
| Illinois | $89,980 |
| New York | $84,410 |
| Washington | $83,190 |
| Wisconsin | $80,120 |
| North Dakota | $79,940 |
| Oregon | $79,450 |
| Rhode Island | $79,280 |
| Hawaii | $79,250 |
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| New Jersey | $77,010 |
| Indiana | $73,180 |
| Missouri | $72,370 |
| Ohio | $69,920 |
| Pennsylvania | $69,560 |
| Iowa | $69,440 |
| California | $69,110 |
| Connecticut | $67,960 |
| New Hampshire | $66,890 |
| Delaware | $66,550 |
| Colorado | $65,260 |
| District of Columbia | $64,450 |
| Tennessee | $63,850 |
| Michigan | $63,500 |
| Idaho | $62,510 |
| Nebraska | $61,200 |
| Nevada | $60,670 |
| Utah | $60,450 |
| South Dakota | $60,380 |
| Wyoming | $60,040 |
| Kentucky | $59,820 |
| Vermont | $59,590 |
| Arizona | $59,260 |
| Kansas | $59,220 |
| Maryland | $59,030 |
| Louisiana | $57,440 |
| Texas | $56,730 |
| Montana | $56,030 |
| Arkansas | $55,100 |
| Virginia | $54,680 |
| Florida | $52,760 |
| Georgia | $50,650 |
| Oklahoma | $50,620 |
| North Carolina | $49,940 |
| Alabama | $49,240 |
| Mississippi | $48,820 |
| South Carolina | $47,800 |
| West Virginia | $46,600 |
| New Mexico | $44,980 |
| Maine | $42,710 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $62,120 |
| Refractory Materials Repairer | $61,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bricklayer make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $5,176 a month, $62,110 a year.
How much does a bricklayer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $44,780 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $99,870.
Which country pays a bricklayer the most?
United States, with a median of $62,110 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a bricklayer the most?
Minnesota, with a median of $95,220 a year.
Does a bricklayer make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $62,110 a year against $52,070 in Germany, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a bricklayer or a builder?
A builder: $115,000 a year against $62,110 for a bricklayer, 1.9 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate