Brickmason Salary - Mountain West
Smaller markets with growing demand, Colorado and Nevada leading wages
Wage figures reflect all brickmasons across all employment types -- union and non-union, residential and commercial, apprentice through master. Union journeymen typically earn above the state median. Non-union residential work typically falls below it. State figures are averages -- wages vary significantly between metro and rural markets within the same state. City-level data coming soon.
The Mountain West is a growing market for masonry trades with Oregon leading at $79,450 median and Washington at $83,190 -- though these states are sometimes grouped with the Pacific Coast. Colorado at $65,260 and Nevada at $60,670 perform near the national median. Rapid population growth is driving construction demand that is beginning to push masonry wages upward in major metro markets.
BAC union density in the Mountain West is moderate and concentrated in major metros. Denver's masonry locals cover commercial brick, tile, and stone work. Las Vegas has BAC presence driven by casino and resort interior masonry -- tile setters and terrazzo workers in particular. Salt Lake City has a growing market. Idaho and Montana are primarily non-union markets. High-end residential and commercial tile and stone work across resort markets in Colorado, Montana, and Utah commands premium rates.
Cost of living in the Mountain West has risen with population growth. Colorado at 101.8 and Nevada at 100.7 are near the national average. Idaho at 101.7 has appreciated significantly. Montana at 105.9 reflects resort market appreciation. Wyoming at 93.7 remains the most affordable. For masonry trades, Wyoming and Montana offer the best purchasing power relative to wages, while Colorado and Nevada offer the strongest combination of wages and work volume.
- →Commercial and hospitality tile and stone work in Las Vegas casino and resort construction
- →Residential and commercial masonry across Denver, Salt Lake City, and Boise
- →High-end resort and ski resort masonry and tile work in Colorado, Utah, and Montana
- →Healthcare and institutional masonry construction across the region
- →Historic and natural stone masonry in resort and high-end residential markets
Las Vegas is the primary destination for traveling masons in the Mountain West -- casino and resort interior tile and terrazzo work runs year-round and BAC locals recruit travelers for major projects. Denver is active on commercial masonry. Resort market tile and stone work in Colorado and Utah commands premium rates. Check RoadDog Jobs and Where2Bro for current openings.
Effective wage adjusts the BLS median for cost of living -- what your paycheck actually buys relative to the national average.
| State | Median Annual | COL Index | Effective Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $65,260 +$3,140 vs. national | 101.8 | $64,106 +$1,986 vs. national |
| Idaho | $62,510 +$390 vs. national | 101.7 | $61,465 $-655 vs. national |
| Nevada | $60,670 $-1,450 vs. national | 100.7 | $60,248 $-1,872 vs. national |
| Utah | $60,450 $-1,670 vs. national | 100.6 | $60,089 $-2,031 vs. national |
| Wyoming | $60,040 $-2,080 vs. national | 93.7 | $64,077 +$1,957 vs. national |
| Montana | $56,030 $-6,090 vs. national | 105.9 | $52,908 $-9,212 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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