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Bricklayer & Mason Salary in Erie

Metro area wage data from the BLS OEWS program (May 2025), with Davis-Bacon journey-level scale from BAC Local 9 PA, effective May 2022.

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

BAC Local 9 PA covers masonry work through its Erie Chapter.

Masonry work in Erie is covered by the Erie Chapter of BAC Local 9 PA, a regional local whose chapters cover western Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania's prevailing wage law applies to public construction. Institutional and commercial building work sustain demand.

BAC Local 9 PA journeyman bricklayer Journey-Level Rate

Journey-Level Hourly
$31.24
Effective May 2022

Rate reflects the most recent available Davis-Bacon determination (effective May 2022). Contact the local directly for current negotiated scale.

Base wage: $31.24/hr
Benefit contribution: $22.92/hr
Total package: $54.16/hr
Journey-Level Annual
$64,979
Based on 2,080 hrs / year
vs. BLS Area Median
+$6,239
Union scale vs. all-worker median

Union scale reflects the BAC Local 9 PA 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 CenterBAC Local 9 PA, Erie Chapter
Websitelocal9pa.com
Minimum ScoreNo minimum
Application WindowContact local9pa.com for current application dates.

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

Median Annual
$58,740
-$3,380 vs. national
Median Hourly
$28.24
vs. Pennsylvania
-$9,075
vs. state average
Total Employed
40
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$58,740
Annual Mean Wage$63,850
Hourly Median Wage$28.24
Hourly Mean Wage$30.70
Total Employed40
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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