SOC 47-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Brickmasons and Blockmasons — Minnesota
Minnesota · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Brickmasons and Blockmasons in Minnesota is $95,220 per year, well above the national median of $62,120.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Brickmasons and Blockmasons in Minnesota is $95,220 per year, well above the national median of $62,120. The gap of 53.3% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $65,420 at the tenth percentile to more than $100,980 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $84,880 to $98,810.
The area has 1,040 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Among the 50 states with published data for this occupation, Minnesota ranks 1st by median wage. Minneapolis leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $97,960. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 154th of 721 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,420 | +5.3% |
| 25th | $84,880 | +36.6% |
| Median (50th) | $95,220 | +53.3% |
| 75th | $98,810 | +59.1% |
| 90th | $100,980 | +62.6% |
| Mean | $91,330 | +47.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Minnesota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis | $97,960 | 820 | |
| 2 | Rochester | $93,070 | 50 | |
| 3 | St. Cloud | $85,530 | 30 | |
| 4 | Duluth | $80,660 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Minnesota sit close to the national average, so $95,220 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$95,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$96,572US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $95,220 a year, 53.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $65,420 to $100,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,040 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 1st of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Minneapolis, at $97,960.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Brickmasons and Blockmasons in Minnesota?
The median annual wage is $95,220, or $45.78 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 Minnesota is 53.3% 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 Minnesota earns more than $100,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $65,420 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 Minneapolis, at $97,960 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,040 jobs in this occupation in Minnesota. 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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