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Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$78,170
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.9% vs 2024
$77,800
Mean Salary
$78,170
Median Salary
$37.58
Hourly Rate
5,890 people work as Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Illinois
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Illinois earn a median salary of $78,170 per year ($6,514/month).
This is 34.5% above the national average of $58,111.
Illinois ranks #3 out of 51 states for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers pay.
Approximately 5,890 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 0.9% 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 Illinois
Salaries for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Illinois range from $49,050 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $107,670 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $57,860 and $98,930.
Median $78,170
P10: $49,050P25: $57,860P75: $98,930P90: $107,670
10th
$49,050
25th
$57,860
Median
$78,170
75th
$98,930
90th
$107,670
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$49,050
$23.58
$4,087
25th Percentile
$57,860
$27.82
$4,821
Median (50th)
$78,170
$37.58
$6,514
75th Percentile
$98,930
$47.56
$8,244
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$107,670
$51.76
$8,972
Note: The mean (average) salary of $77,800 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#3
Illinois ranks #3 of 51 states
$58,111
National avg. for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
How much do Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Illinois is $78,170 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $77,800.
What is the salary range for a Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Illinois?
Salaries for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Illinois range from $49,050 at the 10th percentile to $107,670 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $57,860 and $98,930.
What is the starting salary for a Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Illinois?
Entry-level Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers positions in Illinois typically start around $49,050 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $57,860 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 5,890 people are employed as Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Illinois is approximately $37.58 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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