SOC 47-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Brickmasons and Blockmasons — Lima
Lima, OH · 8 metro areas compared
At $94,220 a year, the median wage for Brickmasons and Blockmasons in Lima, OH sits 51.7% above the national figure of $62,120.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $94,220 a year, the median wage for Brickmasons and Blockmasons in Lima, OH sits 51.7% above the national figure of $62,120. Half of workers earn between $62,960 and $116,500. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $51,230 and the ninetieth at $116,500.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.7 of every thousand jobs. Cleveland leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $78,530. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 26th of 217 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,230 | −17.5% |
| 25th | $62,960 | +1.4% |
| Median (50th) | $94,220 | +51.7% |
| 75th | $116,500 | +87.5% |
| 90th | $116,500 | +87.5% |
| Mean | $90,220 | +45.2% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland | $78,530 | 560 | |
| 2 | Toledo | $76,870 | 120 | |
| 3 | Canton | $76,250 | 150 | |
| 4 | Columbus | $73,550 | 430 | |
| 5 | Cincinnati | $70,760 | 440 | |
| 6 | Dayton | $66,140 | 80 | |
| 7 | Mansfield | $62,570 | 40 | |
| 8 | Youngstown | $61,420 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lima run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $94,220 goes as far as $101,530 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 63.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$94,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$101,530US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $94,220 a year, 51.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,230 to $116,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cleveland, at $78,530.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Brickmasons and Blockmasons in Lima, OH?
The median annual wage is $94,220, or $45.30 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 Lima, OH is 51.7% 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 Lima, OH earns more than $116,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,230 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 Cleveland, at $78,530 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Lima, OH. 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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