Brickmason Salary - Pacific Coast
High-cost coastal markets with significant employment volume
These figures exclude Alaska, where BLS did not publish wage data for this occupation.
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 Pacific Coast is a high-paying region for masonry trades. Washington carries a median of $83,190, Oregon $79,450, and California $69,050. Hawaii at $79,250 also performs strongly. BAC presence, dense commercial construction, and a growing tile and stone specialty market characterize the region.
BAC locals represent commercial masonry across the Pacific Coast. California is mixed, heavily unionized in major metros for commercial tile, terrazzo, and brick work. The region's tech and commercial construction boom has created strong demand for precision tile setters and stone masons on high-value interior projects. Hawaii maintains union contracts. Alaska has smaller employment numbers.
Cost of living on the Pacific Coast is high. California carries a COL index of 140.5. Washington at 114.6 and Oregon at 109.6 are above average. Hawaii at 184.8 is extreme. Washington carries a median of $83,190. Travelers should run the numbers carefully for California and Hawaii before committing.
- →Commercial office and mixed-use interior tile and stone work across Seattle, Portland, and the Bay Area
- →High-end residential tile and stone masonry in affluent Pacific Coast markets
- →Healthcare and institutional masonry construction
- →Resort and hospitality tile and terrazzo work in Hawaii
- →Historic preservation and restoration masonry across Pacific Coast cities
The Pacific Coast is a destination for traveling masons, particularly tile setters and terrazzo workers. Commercial interior masonry work is consistently active in Washington and Oregon. California's size means opportunities vary. Hawaii's remoteness requires consideration for travelers. Check RoadDog Jobs and Where2Bro before making the trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $83,190 +$21,070 vs. national | 114.6 | $72,592 +$10,472 vs. national |
| Oregon | $79,450 +$17,330 vs. national | 109.6 | $72,491 +$10,371 vs. national |
| Hawaii | $79,250 +$17,130 vs. national | 184.8 | $42,884 -$19,236 vs. national |
| California | $69,050 +$6,930 vs. national | 140.5 | $49,146 -$12,974 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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