How much does a brickmason and blockmason make in Chicago?
$89,980a year
Median yearly pay for brickmason and blockmasons in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $43.26 an hour or $7,498 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.26
- Vs. national median
- +45%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 154
- Jobs in the area
- 2,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,960Median: $89,980Highest 10%: $109,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,960 | $22.58 | |
| 25th | $61,950 | $29.78 | |
| Median | $89,980 | $43.26 | |
| 75th | $102,600 | $49.31 | |
| 90th | $109,900 | $52.82 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for brickmason and blockmasons.
| St. Louis, MO | $77,490 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $146,600 |
| Taper | $113,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $111,300 |
| Boilermaker | $109,600 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $105,600 |
| Insulation Worker | $103,700 |
| Plumber | $103,400 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $103,100 |
| Electrician | $102,400 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a brickmason and blockmason make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $43.26 ($89,980 a year).
Do brickmason and blockmasons make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $89,980 against $62,120 nationally, 45% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $89,980, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for brickmason and blockmason pay?
10 of 154 metro areas with data.
How much does a brickmason and blockmason make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $109,900 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.