SOC 47-2051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers — Idaho
Idaho · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Idaho is $56,410 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 Idaho is $56,410 per year, close to the national median of $57,020 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $47,680 and $61,050. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $43,420 and the ninetieth at $72,410.
Employment stands at 2,540, or 3.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Idaho ranks number 30th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Lewiston records the highest median at $59,520. Of the 617 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 318th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,420 | −23.9% |
| 25th | $47,680 | −16.4% |
| Median (50th) | $56,410 | −1.1% |
| 75th | $61,050 | +7.1% |
| 90th | $72,410 | +27.0% |
| Mean | $55,880 | −2.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewiston | $59,520 | 40 | |
| 2 | Coeur d'Alene | $57,590 | 270 | |
| 3 | Boise City | $56,060 | 1,110 | |
| 4 | Idaho Falls | $52,580 | 250 | |
| 5 | Twin Falls | $51,640 | 180 | |
| 6 | Pocatello | $47,980 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $56,410 goes as far as $59,068 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,068US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,410 a year, 1.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,420 to $72,410 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,540 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 30th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lewiston, at $59,520.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $56,410, or $27.12 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 Idaho is 1.1% 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 Idaho earns more than $72,410 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,420 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 Lewiston, at $59,520 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,540 jobs in this occupation in Idaho. 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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