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Stonemasons Salary - BLS OEWS Wage Benchmarks

SOC 47-2022 · National · May 2025 OEWS Data

Median Annual Salary
$57,387
$27.59/hr
Verified BLS OEWS data · Updated May 18, 2026

Is this a competitive Stonemasons salary in 2026?

Based on BLS OEWS wage percentiles, JOLTS June 2026 demand signals, and ECI Q2 2026 wage growth.

$Competitive · ~P50
P10$39K
P25$45K
P50$57K
P75$72K
P90$86K
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Demand: STABLE. Demand is stable -- manufacturing openings are at 3.7% (JOLTS, June 2026). A standard market: pay near the median, no urgency premium needed.
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Merit budget: Wages in manufacturing are rising about 3.3% a year (BLS ECI, Q2 2026). Budget a 2.9-3.4% merit increase to hold this role at market.
Our read
For a competitive 2026 offer, target $57,387 to $71,635 (market median to the 75th percentile). Anchor on the median.
Figures are market benchmarks from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; apply professional judgment before making pay decisions.

How Stonemasons pay is moving in 2026

Trend, demand, and spread context from BLS OEWS, JOLTS, and ECI

Pay trend

BLS's May 2025 median estimate for this role is 10.4% above its May 2024 estimate. A swing that large usually reflects survey sampling or classification changes between OEWS vintages rather than actual pay changes, so lean on the sector wage-growth benchmark (3.3% per year, BLS ECI) for planning.

Hiring demand · STABLE

Manufacturing is running a 3.7% job-openings rate with quits at 1.5% (BLS JOLTS). The openings rate has drifted up from 3.4% to 3.7% over the past quarter.

Pay spread

Top earners (P90) make about 2.2 times what entry-level (P10) workers make in this role. That spread is in the typical range for U.S. occupations; standard 80% to 120% pay bands around the median work well.

What changed recently
  • Aug 4, 2026JOLTS June 2026: sector openings eased to 3.7%, with nondurable goods driving the pullback. Quits steady at 1.5%.
  • Jul 31, 2026ECI Q2 2026: sector wages growing 3.3% per year, holding steady.

Commentary is generated from published BLS figures (OEWS May 2025 vs May 2024, JOLTS June 2026, ECI Q2 2026) and refreshed each release. It is interpretation, not a BLS product.

Source: BLS OEWS · Published May 15, 2026
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The national median salary for Stonemasons is $57,387 per year ($27.59/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025. The middle 50% of earners make between $45,448 and $71,635 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $86,174 per year. There are approximately 7,820 stonemasons employed in the United States.

About This Role

BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018

Build stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments. Lay walks, curbstones, or special types of masonry for vats, tanks, and floors.

Career Outlook

BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
-3.0%
Slower than average
Annual openings
800
per year, on avg
Workforce today
12K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
0% from new growth100% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Apprenticeship

Industry Wage Breakdown

Top 5 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
IndustryWorkforce Median Pay
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
NAICS 238100
5K$56,980
Building Finishing Contractors
NAICS 238300
1K$60,140
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
NAICS 327000
520$46,870
Other Miscellaneous Retailers
NAICS 459900
200$38,480
Employment Services
NAICS 561300
50$40,540
Wage range across top 5 industries: $38,480 to $60,140 (56% spread)

Wage Percentiles

Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
PercentileHourly RateAnnual Salary
P10$18.89$39,291
P25$21.85$45,448
P50MEDIAN$27.59$57,387
P75$34.44$71,635
P90$41.43$86,174

Market Context Signal

JOLTS · manufacturing sector
Stable
Openings Rate
3.7%
Quits Rate
1.5%

Manufacturing openings eased to 481K (-36K) in June, rate 3.7%, with nondurable goods driving the pullback (-55K). Quits held at 1.5%. The sector remains stable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average stonemasons salary?

The national median salary for Stonemasons is $57,387 per year ($27.59/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. The middle 50% earn between $45,448 and $71,635 annually.

How much do top-earning stonemasons make?

The 90th percentile salary for Stonemasons is $86,174 per year ($41.43/hr). The 75th percentile is $71,635 per year.

What is the entry-level salary for stonemasons?

Entry-level Stonemasons (10th percentile) earn approximately $39,291 per year ($18.89/hr). The 25th percentile is $45,448 per year.

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Stonemasons Salary by State

Top 5 states by employment
California1,250 workersTexas420 workersWashington350 workersArizona270 workersMaryland250 workers

About This Data

Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.

P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.

Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.

Next OEWS release: May 2027Verify on BLS.gov →

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