SOC 47-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Brickmasons and Blockmasons — Hartford
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT · 2 metro areas compared
In Hartford, CT the median wage for Brickmasons and Blockmasons reaches $87,520 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Hartford, CT the median wage for Brickmasons and Blockmasons reaches $87,520 a year. That is 40.9% more than the national median of $62,120. Pay ranges from under $55,180 at the tenth percentile to more than $87,550 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $65,740 to $87,540.
Employment stands at 270, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, New Haven records the highest median at $73,670. Of the 575 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 178th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,180 | −11.2% |
| 25th | $65,740 | +5.8% |
| Median (50th) | $87,520 | +40.9% |
| 75th | $87,540 | +40.9% |
| 90th | $87,550 | +40.9% |
| Mean | $75,020 | +20.8% |
Other metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Haven | $73,670 | 50 | |
| 2 | Bridgeport | $58,790 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hartford run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $87,520 buys what $84,479 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 36.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$87,520as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$84,479US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $87,520 a year, 40.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $55,180 to $87,550 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New Haven, at $73,670.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Brickmasons and Blockmasons in Hartford, CT?
The median annual wage is $87,520, or $42.08 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 Hartford, CT is 40.9% 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 Hartford, CT earns more than $87,550 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $55,180 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 New Haven, at $73,670 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 270 jobs in this occupation in Hartford, CT. 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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