SOC 47-2051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers — Phoenix
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ · 5 metro areas compared
At $59,260, median pay for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Phoenix, AZ tracks the national median of $57,020 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $59,260, median pay for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Phoenix, AZ tracks the national median of $57,020 closely. Pay ranges from under $48,880 at the tenth percentile to more than $78,440 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,490 to $66,590.
Employment stands at 6,120, or 2.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Flagstaff records the highest median at $58,490. Of the 647 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 347th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,880 | −14.3% |
| 25th | $49,490 | −13.2% |
| Median (50th) | $59,260 | +3.9% |
| 75th | $66,590 | +16.8% |
| 90th | $78,440 | +37.6% |
| Mean | $60,840 | +6.7% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flagstaff | $58,490 | 90 | |
| 2 | Tucson | $57,500 | 590 | |
| 3 | Lake Havasu City | $50,810 | 160 | |
| 4 | Prescott Valley | $49,460 | 220 | |
| 5 | Yuma | $48,720 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Phoenix sit close to the national average, so $59,260 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$59,260as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,848US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,260 a year, 3.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,880 to $78,440 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 6,120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Flagstaff, at $58,490.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Phoenix, AZ?
The median annual wage is $59,260, or $28.49 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 Phoenix, AZ is 3.9% 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 Phoenix, AZ earns more than $78,440 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,880 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 Flagstaff, at $58,490 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 6,120 jobs in this occupation in Phoenix, AZ. 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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