Brickmasons and Blockmasons Salary in Ohio
Brickmasons and blockmasons in Ohio earned a median of $70,950 a year ($34.11 an hour) and a mean of $69,390 in May 2025. The median is 14.2% above the U.S. median of $62,120, ranking 14th of 52 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $70,950
- Median hourly
- $34.11
- Mean annual
- $69,390
- Jobs on record
- 2,770
Grey needle: U.S. median, $62,120 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Ohio compare on pay for brickmasons and blockmasons?
Ohio ranks 14th of 52 states and territories. Minnesota is highest at $95,220, $24,270 more than the Ohio median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 12 | $73,110 | +18% | 1,770 |
| Missouri | 13 | $72,370 | +17% | 1,940 |
| Ohio | 14 | $70,950 | +14% | 2,770 |
| Pennsylvania | 15 | $69,560 | +12% | 2,910 |
| Iowa | 16 | $69,440 | +12% | 290 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 52 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Does Ohio pay go further after prices?
Prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the U.S. average, so the $70,950 median buys about what $76,476 buys at average U.S. prices, above the $62,120 U.S. median. On this measure Ohio ranks 13th of 50, up from 14th before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Ohio pay brickmasons and blockmasons the most?
Lima, OH is highest at $94,220, 32.8% above the Ohio median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Lima, OH | $94,220 | 40 |
| Cleveland, OH | $78,530 | 560 |
| Toledo, OH | $76,870 | 120 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $76,250 | 150 |
| Columbus, OH | $73,550 | 430 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $70,760 | 440 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $67,530 | 110 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $66,140 | 80 |
| Mansfield, OH | $62,570 | 40 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $62,260 | 180 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $62,070 | 100 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $61,420 | 130 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $59,010 | 90 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Ohio is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many brickmasons and blockmasons work in Ohio?
BLS counts 2,770 jobs in Ohio, 5.3% of the 52,550 in the U.S. That is the 5th largest count among the 51 states and territories with a published figure. That is 0.50 of every 1,000 jobs in Ohio, a location quotient of 1.48: the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.48 times its national share, so it is more concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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