SOC 47-2051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers — Odessa
Odessa, TX · 10 metro areas compared
In Odessa, TX the median wage is $47,940.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Odessa, TX the median wage is $47,940. That is 15.9% lower than the national median of $57,020. Pay ranges from under $38,610 at the tenth percentile to more than $61,510 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $43,660 to $54,000.
Employment stands at 110, or 1.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Sherman records the highest median at $51,830. Of the 241 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 140th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,610 | −32.3% |
| 25th | $43,660 | −23.4% |
| Median (50th) | $47,940 | −15.9% |
| 75th | $54,000 | −5.3% |
| 90th | $61,510 | +7.9% |
| Mean | $50,580 | −11.3% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sherman | $51,830 | 50 | |
| 2 | Corpus Christi | $49,680 | 610 | |
| 3 | Austin | $49,410 | 2,650 | |
| 4 | Dallas | $48,770 | 7,920 | |
| 5 | Beaumont | $48,310 | 250 | |
| 6 | Lubbock | $47,900 | 150 | |
| 7 | Midland | $47,360 | 120 | |
| 8 | Killeen | $47,010 | 390 | |
| 9 | San Antonio | $47,010 | 1,960 | |
| 10 | Houston | $46,600 | 7,700 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Odessa run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $47,940 goes as far as $49,372 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,940as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,372US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,940 a year, 15.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,610 to $61,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sherman, at $51,830.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Odessa, TX?
The median annual wage is $47,940, or $23.05 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 Odessa, TX is 15.9% 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 Odessa, TX earns more than $61,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,610 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 Sherman, at $51,830 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Odessa, TX. 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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