SOC 47-2051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers — Oregon
Oregon · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Oregon comes to $68,530 a year, ahead of the national median of $57,020 by 20.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Oregon comes to $68,530 a year, ahead of the national median of $57,020 by 20.2%. Pay ranges from under $49,000 at the tenth percentile to more than $94,540 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $57,930 to $82,860.
The area has 2,170 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.83 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Oregon ranks number 5th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Portland records the highest median at $75,090. Of the 727 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 333rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,000 | −14.1% |
| 25th | $57,930 | +1.6% |
| Median (50th) | $68,530 | +20.2% |
| 75th | $82,860 | +45.3% |
| 90th | $94,540 | +65.8% |
| Mean | $70,260 | +23.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oregon
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oregon run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $68,530 buys what $66,277 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 16.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$68,530as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,277US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $68,530 a year, 20.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,000 to $94,540 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,170 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 5th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $75,090.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Oregon?
The median annual wage is $68,530, or $32.95 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 Oregon is 20.2% 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 Oregon earns more than $94,540 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,000 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 Portland, at $75,090 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,170 jobs in this occupation in Oregon. 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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