SOC 49-9045 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons — California
California · 1 metro areas compared
At $77,220 a year, the median wage for Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons in California sits 26.0% above the national figure of $61,290.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $77,220 a year, the median wage for Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons in California sits 26.0% above the national figure of $61,290. Half of workers earn between $77,220 and $108,670. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $58,210 and the ninetieth at $108,670.
Among the 6 states with published data for this occupation, California ranks 1st by median wage. Los Angeles leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $77,220. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 351st of 793 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,210 | −5.0% |
| 25th | $77,220 | +26.0% |
| Median (50th) | $77,220 | +26.0% |
| 75th | $108,670 | +77.3% |
| 90th | $108,670 | +77.3% |
| Mean | $86,680 | +41.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | $77,220 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in California run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $77,220 buys what $69,756 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,756US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,220 a year, 26.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,210 to $108,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 1st of 6 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Los Angeles, at $77,220.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons in California?
The median annual wage is $77,220, or $37.13 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 $61,290, so pay in California is 26.0% 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 California earns more than $108,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,210 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 Los Angeles, at $77,220 per year.
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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