Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers Salary in Florida
Cement masons and concrete finishers in Florida earned a median of $48,680 a year ($23.40 an hour) and a mean of $52,530 in May 2025. The median is 14.6% below the U.S. median of $57,020, ranking 42nd of 53 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $48,680
- Median hourly
- $23.40
- Mean annual
- $52,530
- Jobs on record
- 15,240
Grey needle: U.S. median, $57,020 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 Florida compare on pay for cement masons and concrete finishers?
Florida ranks 42nd of 53 states and territories. Hawaii is highest at $95,890, $47,210 more than the Florida median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 40 | $49,230 | -14% | 1,540 |
| Louisiana | 41 | $49,180 | -14% | 910 |
| Florida | 42 | $48,680 | -15% | 15,240 |
| Tennessee | 43 | $47,910 | -16% | 3,920 |
| Texas | 44 | $47,500 | -17% | 26,430 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 53 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Does Florida pay go further after prices?
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the U.S. average, so the $48,680 median buys about what $47,073 buys at average U.S. prices, below the $57,020 U.S. median. On this measure Florida ranks 51st of 51, down from 42nd 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 Florida pay cement masons and concrete finishers the most?
North Florida nonmetropolitan area is highest at $50,030, 2.8% above the Florida median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| North Florida nonmetropolitan area | $50,030 | 180 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $49,700 | 640 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $49,590 | 1,780 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $49,440 | 720 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $49,260 | 980 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $49,120 | 200 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $48,860 | 3,820 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $48,350 | 960 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $48,280 | 290 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $48,010 | 330 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $47,800 | 2,120 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $47,580 | 200 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $47,440 | 560 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $47,410 | 370 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $47,370 | 130 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $47,330 | 110 |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $47,170 | |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $47,150 | 190 |
| South Florida nonmetropolitan area | $47,040 | 200 |
| Ocala, FL | $47,010 | 250 |
| Gainesville, FL | $46,580 | 160 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $45,430 | 50 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $44,770 | 200 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Florida is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many cement masons and concrete finishers work in Florida?
BLS counts 15,240 jobs in Florida, 7.4% of the 206,170 in the U.S. That is the 3rd largest count among the 53 states and territories with a published figure. That is 1.5 of every 1,000 jobs in Florida, a location quotient of 1.16: the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.16 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.
How does the Florida minimum wage compare with pay for cement masons and concrete finishers?
The 10th-percentile hourly pay for cement masons and concrete finishers in Florida was $18.38 in May 2025, $3.38 above the $15.00 minimum wage that applies there now. The pay figure dates from May 2025 and the minimum wage is the current rate, so the two are not from the same date.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws, updated 2026-11-05; BLS OEWS state file, May 2025, 10th-percentile hourly wage.
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