Brickmason Salary - Mid-Atlantic
Dense metro construction markets from New York through Washington
Wage figures on this page reflect all brickmasons counted by the BLS, across union and non-union work, residential and commercial, apprentice through master. The BLS does not publish a separate journey-level tier. State figures are medians: half of workers earn more, half earn less.
The Mid-Atlantic is a strong performing region for masonry trades driven by New York City and the DC metro. New York carries a median of $84,410, reflecting NYC's BAC locals and dense commercial construction. New Jersey at $77,010 and DC at $64,450 also perform above the national median. The region's commercial construction density, institutional building activity, and historic renovation market create consistent demand for skilled masons.
BAC locals represent commercial masonry across the Mid-Atlantic. New York City's BAC locals include the tile setters, bricklayers, and terrazzo workers who finish the city's commercial interiors. New Jersey benefits from proximity to the NYC market. DC and Maryland have BAC presence on commercial and institutional projects. Philadelphia BAC locals cover a large geographic jurisdiction. The restoration and historic renovation market spans Philadelphia, Baltimore, and DC.
Cost of living is high across the Mid-Atlantic. New York at 124.7 COL and DC at 134.3 are well above average. New Jersey at 118.8 and Maryland at 121.1 are also expensive. Delaware sits at 101.7, and Pennsylvania at 96.2.
- →Commercial and institutional masonry construction in New York City
- →Federal and commercial facility construction across the DC metro
- →Historic renovation and restoration projects across Philadelphia, Baltimore, and DC
- →Healthcare and higher education facility masonry construction
- →High-end residential brick and stone work in affluent suburban markets
The Mid-Atlantic is a destination for traveling masons. NYC has BAC-represented masonry work. Tile setters and terrazzo workers are in particular demand on major commercial interior projects across the region. DC and Philadelphia are more accessible markets for travelers than NYC. Check RoadDog Jobs and Where2Bro for current openings.
Effective wage adjusts the BLS median for cost of living: what a paycheck buys relative to the national median.
| State | Median Annual | COL Index | Effective Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $84,410 +$22,290 vs. national | 124.7 | $67,690 +$5,570 vs. national |
| New Jersey | $77,010 +$14,890 vs. national | 118.8 | $64,823 +$2,703 vs. national |
| Pennsylvania | $69,560 +$7,440 vs. national | 96.2 | $72,308 +$10,188 vs. national |
| Delaware | $66,550 +$4,430 vs. national | 101.7 | $65,438 +$3,318 vs. national |
| District of Columbia | $64,450 +$2,330 vs. national | 134.3 | $47,990 -$14,130 vs. national |
| Maryland | $59,030 -$3,090 vs. national | 121.1 | $48,745 -$13,375 vs. national |
Wage data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 - Brickmasons - Cross-Industry, All Ownership
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