SOC 47-2051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers — Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI · 10 metro areas compared
At $61,010, median pay for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Eau Claire, WI tracks the national median of $57,020 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $61,010, median pay for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Eau Claire, WI tracks the national median of $57,020 closely. Pay ranges from under $46,730 at the tenth percentile to more than $80,090 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,510 to $76,690.
Employment stands at 210, or 2.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Janesville records the highest median at $77,990. Of the 305 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 137th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,730 | −18.0% |
| 25th | $49,510 | −13.2% |
| Median (50th) | $61,010 | +7.0% |
| 75th | $76,690 | +34.5% |
| 90th | $80,090 | +40.5% |
| Mean | $63,300 | +11.0% |
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 | Appleton | $68,990 | 330 | |
| 5 | Sheboygan | $67,330 | 140 | |
| 6 | Madison | $65,910 | 570 | |
| 7 | Green Bay | $64,250 | 310 | |
| 8 | Racine | $63,450 | 130 | |
| 9 | Fond du Lac | $62,680 | 120 | |
| 10 | Wausau | $62,020 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eau Claire run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $61,010 goes as far as $64,835 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,835US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,010 a year, 7.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,730 to $80,090 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 210 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 Eau Claire, WI?
The median annual wage is $61,010, or $29.33 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 Eau Claire, WI is 7.0% 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 Eau Claire, WI earns more than $80,090 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,730 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 210 jobs in this occupation in Eau Claire, 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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