Bricklayer, Cement Mason, Plasterer & Stonemason — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for Bricklayer, Cement Mason, Plasterer & Stonemasons across all covered states and counties. Rates vary by location and construction type.

Quick Answer

Across 6 Davis-Bacon rate records nationwide, the median total package (base + fringe) for Bricklayer, Cement Mason, Plasterer & Stonemason is $85.44/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $84.26 and $89.71/hr. The highest state average is Massachusetts at $88.53/hr; the lowest is New York at $85.44/hr.

Bottom 10%
$84.26
Median
$85.44
Average
$86.47
Top 10%
$89.71

Range: $83.08 – $93.97/hr across 2 states. Total package = base hourly rate + fringe benefits.

Davis-Bacon vs. Market Median

Comparison of the Davis-Bacon national median total package against the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) median for the comparable BLS occupation 47-2021Brickmasons and Blockmasons.

Davis-Bacon median
$85.44/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$29.23/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+192.3%
D-B rate exceeds market median

Davis-Bacon rates include required fringe benefits; OEWS reflects mean/median wages from the BLS establishment survey across all industries. Direct comparison is approximate — D-B rates target the construction-industry union/competitive-wage benchmark, while OEWS spans every industry that employs the occupation.

Average Rates by State

Massachusetts MA
Avg base: $55.54/hr
Avg total: $88.53/hr
2 rates
New York NY
Avg base: $47.44/hr
Avg total: $85.44/hr
4 rates

All Rates

6 county-level rates for Bricklayer, Cement Mason, Plasterer & Stonemason, ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Worcester MA heavy $50.81 $32.27 $83.08 WD →
Worcester MA heavy $60.26 $33.71 $93.97 WD →
Westchester NY building $47.44 $38.00 $85.44 WD →
Westchester NY heavy $47.44 $38.00 $85.44 WD →
Westchester NY highway $47.44 $38.00 $85.44 WD →
Westchester NY residential $47.44 $38.00 $85.44 WD →
Top-paying counties for Bricklayer, Cement Mason, Plasterer & Stonemason →