Updated for 2026

Helpers--brickmason Salary in 2026

This Helpers--brickmason salary guide for 2026 centers on Careerclev's modeled national salary benchmark, built from the latest official BLS wage baseline and extended with wage trend history, employment outlook, and tech-market signals where available. It covers average salary, hourly pay, experience bands, salary by city, salary by state, industry premiums, in-demand skills, and long-term job outlook so readers can compare what drives higher compensation. Official BLS and O*NET title: "Helpers--brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, & Tile & Marble Setters".

Last updated: 202615,660 employment estimateFull salary breakdown12 min read
Average Salary
$47.9K
per year (USA)
Entry Level
$36.7K
starting range
Senior Level
$59.9K
upper percentile
Top Earners
$78.8K+
lead / principal
Hourly Rate
$23
avg. equivalent
Salary figures projected to 2026  from May 2024BLS OEWS baseline·  Projections use wage history, employment outlook, and tech-market signals where available
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What Does a Helpers--brickmason Earn?

Careerclev's modeled 2026 benchmark places Helpers--brickmason pay at $47,904.0 per year in the United States. On the latest official 2024 BLS wage baseline, the lower end of the Helpers--brickmason salary range starts around $35,570.0, while experienced professionals and top earners can reach $68,330.0 or more.

That national figure is only the starting point. In practice, pay for this role changes quickly once location, industry, experience level, and specialization enter the picture. A Helpers--brickmason working in Seattle, WA or a stronger salary industry like Construction may see a very different salary path than someone in a lower-cost market, especially when skills like role-specific skills and advanced tools define the role.

Key 2026 BenchmarkThe national median Helpers--brickmason salary is $47,904.0, with an estimated hourly equivalent of $23.

What Helpers--brickmason Professionals Do

Help brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, or tile and marble setters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

Typical Responsibilities

Mix mortar, plaster, and grout, manually or using machines, according to standard formulas.
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Erect scaffolding or other installation structures.
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Cut materials to specified sizes for installation, using power saws or tile cutters.
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Modify material moving, mixing, grouting, grinding, polishing, or cleaning procedures, according to installation or material requirements.
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Transport materials, tools, or machines to installation sites, manually or using conveyance equipment.
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Provide assistance in the preparation, installation, repair, or rebuilding of tile, brick, or stone surfaces.
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Related job titlesBricklayer Helper, Hod Carrier, Marble Finisher Helper, Mason Tender, Restoration Labor Mason Tender

Helpers--brickmason Salary by Experience Level

Experience is one of the strongest salary drivers for Helpers--brickmason roles. Entry-level workers usually sit closer to the lower salary band while senior, lead, and principal-level professionals move into higher ranges as they take on ownership, decision-making, mentoring, and more specialized work.

That progression matters because the headline median can hide how wide the real pay ladder is. For some roles, early-career pay stays close to the middle; for others, the gap between first-job pay and senior pay is large enough to change how attractive the path looks over time.

LevelExperienceAvg. Base SalaryEstimated Total PayGrowth vs Previous
Entry Level Helpers--brickmason0-2 years$36,691.0$38.5K - $41.8KN/A
Mid Level Helpers--brickmason3-5 years$47,925.0$43.4K - $65.3K+30.6%
Senior Level Helpers--brickmason6-10 years$59,880.0$54.2K - $79.5K+24.9%
Lead / Principal Helpers--brickmason10+ years$70,392.0$70.1K - $92.2K+17.6%
How to read the experience tableThe cards show the quick salary story, while the table gives a more detailed view of how Helpers--brickmasonpay can move from entry-level work into senior and lead responsibility.

Helpers--brickmason Salary by City

City salary differences matter because Helpers--brickmason jobs are tied to local employer demand, cost of living, and industry concentration. Markets like Seattle, WA and St. Louis, MO can pay very differently even when the job title looks the same on paper.

That is why city pages are often more useful than national averages once you are actively job searching. They show whether a stronger nominal salary comes from a genuinely better market, a more specialized employer mix, or simply a more expensive metro.

United States — City Comparison

CityProjected SalaryVs. National BenchmarkCost of Living Signal
Seattle, WA$76,350.0+59%High salary market
St. Louis, MO$75,420.0+57%High salary market
Connecticut$73,050.0+52%High salary market
Washington$70,900.0+48%High salary market
New York, NY$68,330.0+43%High salary market
Missouri$67,400.0+41%High salary market
Illinois$67,010.0+40%High salary market
Chicago, IL$65,140.0+36%High salary market
Spokane, WA$61,850.0+29%High salary market
Massachusetts$61,590.0+29%High salary market
City salary pictureA higher Helpers--brickmason salary in a major metro does not always mean higher take-home value. Housing, taxes, commuting, and remote-work flexibility can change the real outcome.
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Helpers--brickmason Salary by Industry

Industry can change a Helpers--brickmason salary as much as geography. Employers in Construction may pay more when the role sits close to revenue, regulated operations, complex infrastructure, or scarce technical expertise.

IndustryProjected SalaryBonus PotentialJob SecurityGrowth Pace
Construction$46,510.0HighStrongFast
Manufacturing$44,070.0HighStrongFast
Retail Trade$39,520.0HighStrongFast

The strongest-paying industries for Helpers--brickmason roles usually combine higher budgets with urgent business needs. Use this table to compare not only salary, but also the tradeoff between upside, stability, and long-term growth.

Helpers--brickmason Salary by Skill Specialization

Skills shape salary because they tell employers what kind of problems a Helpers--brickmason can solve. Strong signals around role-specific skills, advanced tools, tools, platforms, analysis, communication, and domain knowledge can help candidates move from average pay into stronger compensation bands.

Common tool stackO*NET maps Helpers--brickmason work to tools such as Autodesk Revit, Microsoft PowerPoint, CPR Visual Estimator, and Aya Associates Comp-U-Floor.
role-specific skills can raise the ceilingThe most valuable Helpers--brickmason skills are the ones connected to business-critical work, scarce tools, and hard-to-fill responsibilities. Pairing role-specific skills with advanced tools can make a candidate easier to price at the top of the salary range.

Remote vs Onsite vs Hybrid — Salary Comparison

Remote, onsite, and hybrid pay can shift the salary story for Helpers--brickmason jobs. Remote roles often widen the hiring market, while onsite roles may pay more in expensive metros when employers need local availability, team coverage, or specialized workplace access.

Work TypeAvg. BaseExperienceBenefitsFlexibility
Remote Helpers--brickmason$47,904.0Market dependentVariableHigh
Hybrid Helpers--brickmason$49,341.1Metro dependentStrongMedium
Onsite Helpers--brickmason$48,383.0Location dependentStrongLower

Hybrid roles can carry a small premium in high-cost cities, while fully remote roles can be especially powerful for workers outside the most expensive labor markets. The best comparison is total pay after location, taxes, commuting, and lifestyle costs.

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How to Become a Helpers--brickmason

The most common path into Helpers--brickmason work is to pair the expected baseline education with early hands-on practice and proof that you can handle the core responsibilities of the role. Candidates move faster when they can connect training, projects, internships, or prior adjacent work to the exact kinds of tasks employers hire helpers--brickmason professionals to do.

If you want the fuller step-by-step version, open the full How to Become a Helpers--brickmason guide.

Practical shortcutThe strongest early candidates for Helpers--brickmason jobs usually show job-relevant work samples, clear fundamentals, and evidence that they can contribute with limited supervision.
Knowledge areas employers associate with this roleBuilding and Construction, Mechanical, Design, and Mathematics.

Helpers--brickmason Work Environment

Work environment can shape job fit just as much as salary. For Helpers--brickmason, the day-to-day experience may vary based on employer type, digital vs on-site workflows, collaboration intensity, schedule predictability, and how much independent judgment the role requires.

Common work-style signalsO*NET highlights Dependability, Attention to Detail, Cooperation, and Cautiousness for Helpers--brickmason work.
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
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Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
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Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
Time Pressure
How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
Exposed to Contaminants
How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

Entry-Level Helpers--brickmason Salary Expectations

Entry-level Helpers--brickmason salary expectations should be viewed as a starting range, not a ceiling. New workers in this role often earn around $36,691.0, with pay rising as they build practical experience, stronger judgment, better tools, and a clearer track record of delivering work without close supervision.

Internship / Trainee
$18/hr
$27.5K - $42.2K annualized
Early practical exposure, supervised assignments, portfolio building, and conversion into a first full-time role.
New Grad / Junior
$36.7K
$36.7K - $39.8K base
First full-time Helpers--brickmason roles reward candidates who can show useful work, reliable fundamentals, and coachability.

Typical Promotion Timeline

Promotions usually follow the move from supervised work to independent delivery, then to broader ownership. Switching employers can sometimes accelerate salary growth when the current role has a narrow pay band.

StageTypical TimelineSalary JumpKey Milestone
Intern → JuniorInternship → first role$6.6K - $11.7KFirst full-time offer
Junior → Mid18-30 months$5.7K - $10.5KDeliver work independently
Mid → Senior2-4 years$7.2K - $13.2KOwn larger outcomes
Senior → Lead3-6 years$8.4K - $17.6KInfluence teams or strategy

Helpers--brickmason Career Progression & Salary Path

This step is useful because experience level and career progression are related, but not identical. The pay path below shows how compensation tends to widen as the work moves from narrower execution into broader ownership and leadership scope.

1
Intern / Trainee
$27.0K$36.3K
Helpers--brickmason compensation at this stage usually reflects broader responsibility, stronger judgment, and more independent ownership of outcomes.
2
Junior
$33.5K$44.2K
Helpers--brickmason compensation at this stage usually reflects broader responsibility, stronger judgment, and more independent ownership of outcomes.
3
Mid Level
$41.8K$52.1K
Helpers--brickmason compensation at this stage usually reflects broader responsibility, stronger judgment, and more independent ownership of outcomes.
4
Senior
$50.2K$65.1K
Helpers--brickmason compensation at this stage usually reflects broader responsibility, stronger judgment, and more independent ownership of outcomes.
5
Lead
$59.5K$75.3K
Helpers--brickmason compensation at this stage usually reflects broader responsibility, stronger judgment, and more independent ownership of outcomes.
6
Principal / Architect
$69.7K$95.3K
Helpers--brickmason compensation at this stage usually reflects broader responsibility, stronger judgment, and more independent ownership of outcomes.

Factors That Affect a Helpers--brickmason's Salary

A Helpers--brickmason salary is rarely determined by job title alone. Employers also price the role based on education, certifications, tools used, industry setting, workplace responsibility, and how difficult it is to find qualified candidates with the same mix of skills.

Years of Experience
Salary usually rises as the role moves from entry-level execution to independent ownership, mentoring, and broader decision-making.
Location and Cost of Living
Local salary ranges vary by labor market, employer density, and household-income context.
Industry
Industry pay can vary when employers in higher-margin or harder-to-staff sectors compete for the same occupation.
Specialized Skills
O*NET marks high-demand role-specific skills as relevant skills for this role, making them useful anchors for specialization and salary-growth content.

Helpers--brickmason Job Demand & Market Outlook

The Helpers--brickmason job outlook matters because demand affects hiring, salary growth, and how much leverage qualified workers have. The current projection points to -10.5% employment change from 2024 to 2034, which helps explain whether employers are likely to keep competing for qualified talent.

Salary is easier to interpret when it sits next to a demand signal. Strong wages in a shrinking field can tell a very different story from strong wages in a role where openings, replacement demand, and market expansion are all still active.

BLS Employment ProjectionEmployment is projected to change by -10.5% from 2024 to 2034.
DecliningAnnual openings: 1.4 thousand.
Metric2026 Status
Projected employment16.1k → 14.4k
Typical educationUsually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Related experienceSome occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
Remote job availabilityMeaningful for roles with portable work and digital workflows
Salary market signalMedian pay of $47,904.0 suggests a solid compensation track.

How to Increase Your Helpers--brickmason Salary

The most reliable way to increase a Helpers--brickmason salary is to make your value easier for employers to measure. That usually means building stronger evidence around outcomes, expanding into higher-value skills, moving toward better-paying industries, and negotiating with current market salary data in hand.

StrategyAvg. Salary ImpactTimelineEffort Level
Benchmark against stronger markets+15-30%1-3 monthsHigh ROI
Build a visible specialization$5.7K - $13.4K3-9 monthsMedium
Target higher-paying industries$3.8K - $8.6K2-6 monthsMedium
The fastest salary liftFor many Helpers--brickmason professionals, the fastest path is a focused mix of stronger proof, higher-value skills, and better market selection. Salary gains usually come faster when candidates combine a clear portfolio with targeted applications and negotiation.

Helpers--brickmason vs Similar Career Salaries

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions usually come up after readers compare the national salary, experience bands, and city differences. Together they clarify how to read the salary data and what to pay attention to when you compare this role with nearby careers.

What is the average Helpers--brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, & Tile & Marble Setters salary?
The latest national baseline for Helpers--brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, & Tile & Marble Setters is about $46,500 per year, based on the current BLS-derived salary facts in CareerClev.
What is the entry-level Helpers--brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, & Tile & Marble Setters salary?
Entry-level estimates for Helpers--brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, & Tile & Marble Setters are modeled around the lower BLS percentile range, currently about $35,600 per year nationally.
How much can senior Helpers--brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, & Tile & Marble Setters professionals earn?
Senior Helpers--brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, & Tile & Marble Setters estimates are modeled from upper percentile wage bands and currently sit around $58,100 per year nationally.
Does location affect Helpers--brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, & Tile & Marble Setters salary?
Yes. CareerClev stores salary facts by national, state, and metro locations, so location-specific pages should use the closest available geography instead of a single national number.
Which skills matter for Helpers--brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, & Tile & Marble Setters salary growth?
CareerClev uses O*NET skill importance and level scores to identify role-relevant skills. These are useful for recommendations, but should not be presented as measured salary premiums unless enriched compensation data exists.
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Data Sources & Methodology
Updated using 2024 BLS OEWS salary facts, O*NET occupation-skill data, Census location context where available, ILOSTAT country benchmarks where mapped, BLS Employment Projections where imported, and Stack Overflow Developer Survey enrichment for mapped tech roles.
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