Brickmason Salary - Northeast
High union density and established apprenticeship programs
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 Northeast is a high-paying region for brickmasons and allied masonry trades. Massachusetts carries a median of $94,950, driven by Boston's BAC locals. Rhode Island at $79,280 and Connecticut at $67,960 both perform significantly above the national median of $62,120. The region's aging building stock, historic preservation work, and union presence drive consistent demand.
BAC locals represent commercial masonry across the Northeast. Boston, Providence, and Hartford have brick and stone work. Massachusetts BAC locals represent masonry work in the state. Historic preservation and restoration work is a niche in New England. Vermont and Maine have smaller markets but active BAC programs. Non-union residential masonry exists but major commercial and restoration work is predominantly BAC jurisdiction.
Cost of living in the Northeast is high. Massachusetts posts a COL index of 147.8. Rhode Island at 111.2 and Connecticut at 114.2 are above average. Vermont at 113.0 and Maine at 114.6 are also above average.
- →Historic preservation and restoration work across New England's aging building stock
- →Commercial and institutional brick and masonry construction across Boston, Hartford, and Providence
- →Higher education and healthcare facility masonry construction
- →Residential high-end brick and stone work in coastal and suburban markets
- →Infrastructure masonry, including tunnels, bridges, and retaining walls, across the region's transportation network
The Northeast is a destination for traveling masons, particularly Boston. Massachusetts BAC locals are active across the state. Restoration and historic preservation specialists are in consistent demand. Rhode Island and Connecticut are secondary markets. Check RoadDog Jobs and Where2Bro for current openings in Boston.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $94,950 +$32,830 vs. national | 147.8 | $64,242 +$2,122 vs. national |
| Rhode Island | $79,280 +$17,160 vs. national | 111.2 | $71,295 +$9,175 vs. national |
| Connecticut | $67,960 +$5,840 vs. national | 114.2 | $59,510 -$2,610 vs. national |
| New Hampshire | $66,890 +$4,770 vs. national | 110.1 | $60,754 -$1,366 vs. national |
| Vermont | $59,590 -$2,530 vs. national | 113.0 | $52,735 -$9,385 vs. national |
| Maine | $42,710 -$19,410 vs. national | 114.6 | $37,269 -$24,851 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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