SOC 47-2051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers — Appleton
Appleton, WI · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Appleton, WI comes to $68,990 a year, ahead of the national median of $57,020 by 21.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Appleton, WI comes to $68,990 a year, ahead of the national median of $57,020 by 21.0%. Pay ranges from under $49,150 at the tenth percentile to more than $98,130 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $58,120 to $79,510.
The area has 330 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.01 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Janesville records the highest median at $77,990. Of the 347 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 104th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,150 | −13.8% |
| 25th | $58,120 | +1.9% |
| Median (50th) | $68,990 | +21.0% |
| 75th | $79,510 | +39.4% |
| 90th | $98,130 | +72.1% |
| Mean | $70,380 | +23.4% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Janesville | $77,990 | 100 | |
| 2 | Milwaukee | $74,730 | 930 | |
| 3 | Oshkosh | $74,290 | 110 | |
| 4 | Sheboygan | $67,330 | 140 | |
| 5 | Madison | $65,910 | 570 | |
| 6 | Green Bay | $64,250 | 310 | |
| 7 | Racine | $63,450 | 130 | |
| 8 | Fond du Lac | $62,680 | 120 | |
| 9 | Wausau | $62,020 | 110 | |
| 10 | Eau Claire | $61,010 | 210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Appleton run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $68,990 goes as far as $73,316 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 28.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$68,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$73,316US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $68,990 a year, 21.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,150 to $98,130 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 330 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Janesville, at $77,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Appleton, WI?
The median annual wage is $68,990, or $33.17 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 $57,020, so pay in Appleton, WI is 21.0% 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 Appleton, WI earns more than $98,130 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,150 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 Janesville, at $77,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 330 jobs in this occupation in Appleton, WI. 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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