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Bricklayer & Mason Salary in Cincinnati

Metro area wage data from the BLS OEWS program (May 2025), with Davis-Bacon journey-level scale from BAC Local 23, Ohio Valley, effective June 2024.

Wage figures reflect all brickmasons and blockmasons across all employment types, union and non-union, residential and commercial, apprentice through master.

BAC Local 23, Ohio Valley Chapter, anchors the Cincinnati bricklayer market.

Cincinnati masonry work is covered by BAC Local 23. Ohio prevailing wage law applies to public construction, and commercial and institutional facility work sustain demand.

BAC Local 23, Ohio Valley journeyman bricklayer Journey-Level Rate

Journey-Level Hourly
$35.00
Effective June 2024

Rate reflects the most recent available Davis-Bacon determination (effective June 2024). Contact the local directly for current negotiated scale.

Base wage: $35.00/hr
Benefit contribution: $17.13/hr
Total package: $52.13/hr
Journey-Level Annual
$72,800
Based on 2,080 hrs / year
vs. BLS Area Median
+$2,040
Union scale vs. all-worker median

Union scale reflects the BAC Local 23, Ohio Valley journeyman bricklayer journey-level rate from the applicable Davis-Bacon wage determination. The BLS area median reflects all brickmasons and blockmasons across all employment types and experience levels.

Training CenterBricklayers Local 23, Cincinnati
Address1550 Chase Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Phone(513) 541-5806
Websitebac23-ohwvky.com
Minimum ScoreNo minimum
Application WindowContact bac23-ohwvky.com or (513) 541-5806 for current application dates.

All brickmasons and blockmasons, union and non-union, all experience levels

Median Annual
$70,760
+$8,640 vs. national
Median Hourly
$34.02
vs. Ohio
+$669
vs. state average
Total Employed
440
In this area

All brickmasons and blockmasons, union and non-union, all experience levels. Wage figures only, employer-paid benefits, pension contributions, and health and welfare are not included.

Annual Median Wage$70,760
Annual Mean Wage$70,290
Hourly Median Wage$34.02
Hourly Mean Wage$33.80
Total Employed440
Area TypeMetropolitan Area

Journey-level rates below are sourced from Davis-Bacon wage determinations, state prevailing wage determinations, or, where a local publishes one directly, its own collective bargaining agreement. Union density and market conditions vary significantly by region.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 - SOC 47-2021 (Brickmasons and Blockmasons) - Cross-Industry, All Ownership

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