SOC 47-2051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers — Huntington
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Huntington, WV is $56,220 per year, close to the national median of $57,020 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Huntington, WV is $56,220 per year, close to the national median of $57,020 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $47,130 and $59,060. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,620 and the ninetieth at $65,450.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.7 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Wheeling records the highest median at $66,680. Of the 380 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 161st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,620 | −34.0% |
| 25th | $47,130 | −17.3% |
| Median (50th) | $56,220 | −1.4% |
| 75th | $59,060 | +3.6% |
| 90th | $65,450 | +14.8% |
| Mean | $54,280 | −4.8% |
Other metro areas in West Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheeling | $66,680 | 50 | |
| 2 | Charleston | $59,330 | 70 | |
| 3 | Parkersburg | $51,950 | 70 | |
| 4 | Morgantown | $50,120 | 40 | |
| 5 | Beckley | $49,520 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Huntington run 10.5% below the national average, so the median of $56,220 goes as far as $62,816 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,816US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,220 a year, 1.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,620 to $65,450 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Wheeling, at $66,680.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Huntington, WV?
The median annual wage is $56,220, or $27.03 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 Huntington, WV is 1.4% lower. 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 Huntington, WV earns more than $65,450 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,620 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 Wheeling, at $66,680 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Huntington, WV. 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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