SOC 47-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Brickmasons and Blockmasons — Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI · 4 metro areas compared
In Ann Arbor, MI the median wage for Brickmasons and Blockmasons reaches $83,190 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Ann Arbor, MI the median wage for Brickmasons and Blockmasons reaches $83,190 a year. That is 33.9% more than the national median of $62,120. Pay ranges from under $49,050 at the tenth percentile to more than $83,190 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $78,300 to $83,190.
Within the state, Traverse City records the highest median at $80,390. Of the 434 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 123rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,050 | −21.0% |
| 25th | $78,300 | +26.0% |
| Median (50th) | $83,190 | +33.9% |
| 75th | $83,190 | +33.9% |
| 90th | $83,190 | +33.9% |
| Mean | $77,300 | +24.4% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Traverse City | $80,390 | — | |
| 2 | Lansing | $75,650 | 180 | |
| 3 | Grand Rapids | $66,080 | 340 | |
| 4 | Detroit | $62,830 | 1,120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ann Arbor run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $83,190 goes as far as $86,476 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 39.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$83,190as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$86,476US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $83,190 a year, 33.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,050 to $83,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Traverse City, at $80,390.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Brickmasons and Blockmasons in Ann Arbor, MI?
The median annual wage is $83,190, or $40.00 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $62,120, so pay in Ann Arbor, MI is 33.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Ann Arbor, MI earns more than $83,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,050 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Traverse City, at $80,390 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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