SOC 47-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Brickmasons and Blockmasons — Dallas
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Brickmasons and Blockmasons in Dallas, TX is $59,400 per year, close to the national median of $62,120 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Brickmasons and Blockmasons in Dallas, TX is $59,400 per year, close to the national median of $62,120 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $47,080 at the tenth percentile to more than $60,940 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,010 to $59,730.
Employment stands at 1,590, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Austin leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $60,270. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 356th of 713 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,080 | −24.2% |
| 25th | $50,010 | −19.5% |
| Median (50th) | $59,400 | −4.4% |
| 75th | $59,730 | −3.8% |
| 90th | $60,940 | −1.9% |
| Mean | $56,040 | −9.8% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin | $60,270 | 370 | |
| 2 | San Antonio | $56,580 | 400 | |
| 3 | Houston | $56,410 | 1,090 | |
| 4 | Lubbock | $49,680 | 80 | |
| 5 | El Paso | $48,940 | 60 | |
| 6 | College Station | $48,250 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Dallas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $59,400 goes as far as $61,174 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,174US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,400 a year, 4.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,080 to $60,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,590 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Austin, at $60,270.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Brickmasons and Blockmasons in Dallas, TX?
The median annual wage is $59,400, or $28.56 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 Dallas, TX is 4.4% lower. 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 Dallas, TX earns more than $60,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,080 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 Austin, at $60,270 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,590 jobs in this occupation in Dallas, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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