SOC 47-2051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers — Oshkosh
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Oshkosh, WI is $74,290 per year, well above the national median of $57,020.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Oshkosh, WI is $74,290 per year, well above the national median of $57,020. The gap of 30.3% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $49,660 at the tenth percentile to more than $99,460 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $56,870 to $92,460.
Employment stands at 110, or 1.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Janesville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $77,990. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 95th of 297 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,660 | −12.9% |
| 25th | $56,870 | −0.3% |
| Median (50th) | $74,290 | +30.3% |
| 75th | $92,460 | +62.2% |
| 90th | $99,460 | +74.4% |
| Mean | $74,480 | +30.6% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Janesville | $77,990 | 100 | |
| 2 | Milwaukee | $74,730 | 930 | |
| 3 | Appleton | $68,990 | 330 | |
| 4 | Sheboygan | $67,330 | 140 | |
| 5 | Madison | $65,910 | 570 | |
| 6 | Green Bay | $64,250 | 310 | |
| 7 | Racine | $63,450 | 130 | |
| 8 | Fond du Lac | $62,680 | 120 | |
| 9 | Wausau | $62,020 | 110 | |
| 10 | Eau Claire | $61,010 | 210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oshkosh run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $74,290 goes as far as $78,948 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 38.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$74,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$78,948US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $74,290 a year, 30.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,660 to $99,460 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 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 Oshkosh, WI?
The median annual wage is $74,290, or $35.72 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 Oshkosh, WI is 30.3% 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 Oshkosh, WI earns more than $99,460 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,660 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 110 jobs in this occupation in Oshkosh, 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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