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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
Industry
Workforce
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)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual 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
3.5%
Quits Rate
1.4%
Manufacturing openings ticked up to 462K (+19K) in March, with the rate at 3.5%. Hires rose to 310K. The sector has stabilized after late-2025 softening.
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.
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.
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