Bricklayer & Mason Salary in Seattle
Metro area wage data for brickmasons and blockmasons from the BLS OEWS program, May 2025.
Wage figures reflect all bricklayer & masons across all employment types, union and non-union, residential and commercial, apprentice through master. Union journeymen typically earn above the area median. Non-union residential work typically falls below it.
BAC Local 1 WA/AK and Washington prevailing wage anchor a strong union masonry market in Seattle.
Seattle-area masonry work is covered by BAC Local 1 Washington/Alaska, based in Tukwila. Washington State's prevailing wage law applies to public construction, and the metro's sustained commercial construction and restoration work keep demand consistently above supply. The local covers bricklayers, stone and marble masons, tile setters, terrazzo workers, and allied craftworkers.
- →BAC Local 1 WA/AK — 15208 52nd Ave S, Tukwila
- →Washington State Prevailing Wage Act on public projects
- →Commercial construction and restoration work sustaining demand
BAC Local 1 WA/AK journeyman bricklayer Journey-Level Rate
Union scale reflects the BAC Local 1 WA/AK journeyman bricklayer journey-level rate under the current collective bargaining agreement. The BLS area median reflects all bricklayer & masons across all employment types and experience levels.
| Training Center | Western WA Masonry Trades Apprenticeship and Training — BAC Local 1 |
| Address | 15208 52nd Ave S, Suite 120, Tukwila, WA 98168 |
| Minimum Score | No minimum |
| Application Window | Applications open — contact bac1wa-ak.org for current status. |
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What to expect →All bricklayer & masons — union and non-union, all experience levels
All bricklayer & masons — 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 | $97,830 |
| Annual Mean Wage | $90,530 |
| Hourly Median Wage | $47.04 |
| Hourly Mean Wage | $43.53 |
| Total Employed | 310 |
| Area Type | Metropolitan Area |
Journey-level rates sourced directly from local collective bargaining agreements across the country's major construction markets. 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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