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Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$62,700
Median Annual Salary
▼
-2.5% vs 2024
$70,920
Mean Salary
$62,700
Median Salary
$30.14
Hourly Rate
28,700 people work as Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in California
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in California earn a median salary of $62,700 per year ($5,225/month).
This is 7.9% above the national average of $58,111.
California ranks #12 out of 51 states for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers pay.
Approximately 28,700 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 2.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; and use saws to cut expansion joints.
Top Skills
Monitoring
3.25
Speaking
3.12
Coordination
3.12
Quality Control Analysis
3.12
Time Management
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
3.69
Building and Construction
3.52
Mathematics
3.09
Public Safety and Security
3.09
Mechanical
2.64
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(51.7% of workers)
Salary Range: Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in California
Salaries for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in California range from $46,510 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $101,810 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $51,450 and $84,070.
Median $62,700
P10: $46,510P25: $51,450P75: $84,070P90: $101,810
10th
$46,510
25th
$51,450
Median
$62,700
75th
$84,070
90th
$101,810
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$46,510
$22.36
$3,875
25th Percentile
$51,450
$24.74
$4,287
Median (50th)
$62,700
$30.14
$5,225
75th Percentile
$84,070
$40.42
$7,005
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$101,810
$48.95
$8,484
Note: The mean (average) salary of $70,920 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#12
California ranks #12 of 51 states
$58,111
National avg. for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
How much do Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers make in California?
The median annual salary for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in California is $62,700 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $70,920.
What is the salary range for a Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in California?
Salaries for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in California range from $46,510 at the 10th percentile to $101,810 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $51,450 and $84,070.
What is the starting salary for a Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in California?
Entry-level Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers positions in California typically start around $46,510 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $51,450 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 28,700 people are employed as Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in California is approximately $30.14 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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