SOC 47-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Brickmasons and Blockmasons — Traverse City
Traverse City, MI · 4 metro areas compared
At $80,390 a year, the median wage for Brickmasons and Blockmasons in Traverse City, MI sits 29.4% above the national figure of $62,120.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $80,390 a year, the median wage for Brickmasons and Blockmasons in Traverse City, MI sits 29.4% above the national figure of $62,120. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $60,690 and $80,390. The lowest tenth earn under $48,120, while the highest tenth earn more than $83,120.
Within the state, Ann Arbor records the highest median at $83,190. Of the 292 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 48th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,120 | −22.5% |
| 25th | $60,690 | −2.3% |
| Median (50th) | $80,390 | +29.4% |
| 75th | $80,390 | +29.4% |
| 90th | $83,120 | +33.8% |
| Mean | $74,280 | +19.6% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ann Arbor | $83,190 | — | |
| 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 Traverse City run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $80,390 goes as far as $83,565 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 34.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,390as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$83,565US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,390 a year, 29.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,120 to $83,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ann Arbor, at $83,190.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Brickmasons and Blockmasons in Traverse City, MI?
The median annual wage is $80,390, or $38.65 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 Traverse City, MI is 29.4% 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 Traverse City, MI earns more than $83,120 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,120 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 Ann Arbor, at $83,190 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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