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Bricklayer & Mason Salary in Seattle

Metro area wage data from the BLS OEWS program (May 2025), with Davis-Bacon journey-level scale from BAC Local 1 WA/AK, effective June 2025.

Wage figures reflect all brickmasons and blockmasons across all employment types, union and non-union, residential and commercial, apprentice through master.

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 journeyman bricklayer Journey-Level Rate

Journey-Level Hourly
$55.34
Effective June 2025
Base wage: $55.34/hr
Benefit contribution: $20.05/hr
Total package: $75.39/hr
Journey-Level Annual
$115,107
Based on 2,080 hrs / year
vs. BLS Area Median
+$17,277
Union scale vs. all-worker median

Union scale reflects the BAC Local 1 WA/AK journeyman bricklayer journey-level rate from the applicable Davis-Bacon wage determination. The BLS area median reflects all brickmasons and blockmasons across all employment types and experience levels.

Training CenterWestern WA Masonry Trades Apprenticeship and Training — BAC Local 1
Address15208 52nd Ave S, Suite 120, Tukwila, WA 98168
Websitebac1wa-ak.org
Minimum ScoreNo minimum
Application WindowApplications open — contact bac1wa-ak.org for current status.

All brickmasons and blockmasons, union and non-union, all experience levels

Median Annual
$97,830
+$35,710 vs. national
Median Hourly
$47.04
vs. Washington
+$9,910
vs. state average
Total Employed
310
In this area

All brickmasons and blockmasons, 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 Employed310
Area TypeMetropolitan Area

Journey-level rates below are sourced from Davis-Bacon wage determinations, state prevailing wage determinations, or, where a local publishes one directly, its own collective bargaining agreement. 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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