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Bricklayer & Mason Salary in Philadelphia

Metro area wage data from the BLS OEWS program (May 2025), with Davis-Bacon journey-level scale from BAC Local 1 PA/DE, effective May 2024.

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

BAC Local 1 PA/DE covers masonry work in the Philadelphia market.

Masonry work in Philadelphia runs through BAC Local 1 PA/DE, covering Pennsylvania and Delaware. Pennsylvania's prevailing wage law applies to public construction. Commercial and institutional work sustain demand.

BAC Local 1 PA/DE journeyman bricklayer Journey-Level Rate

Journey-Level Hourly
$48.70
Effective May 2024

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

Base wage: $48.70/hr
Benefit contribution: $31.61/hr
Total package: $80.31/hr
Journey-Level Annual
$101,296
Based on 2,080 hrs / year
vs. BLS Area Median
+$25,326
Union scale vs. all-worker median

Union scale reflects the BAC Local 1 PA/DE 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 1 PA/DE
Address2706 Black Lake Place, Philadelphia, PA 19154
Phone(215) 856-9505
Websitebac-1.org
Minimum ScoreNo minimum
Application WindowContact (215) 856-9505 or bac-1.org for current application dates.

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

Median Annual
$75,970
+$13,850 vs. national
Median Hourly
$36.52
vs. Pennsylvania
+$8,155
vs. state average
Total Employed
1,210
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$75,970
Annual Mean Wage$78,460
Hourly Median Wage$36.52
Hourly Mean Wage$37.72
Total Employed1,210
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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