Brickmasons and Blockmasons pay range in Fort Wayne
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,780 a year or less, while the top 10% make $89,640 or more. The middle half of brickmasons and blockmasons in Fort Wayne earn between $50,020 and $77,490.
- $40K10th
- $50K25th
- $64KMedian
- $77K75th
- $90K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,500 | $5,458 | $31.49 |
| Median | $64,240 | $5,353 | $30.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,020 | $4,168 | $24.05 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,490 | $6,458 | $37.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Brickmasons and Blockmasons pay in Fort Wayne vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Brickmasons and blockmasons in Fort Wayne earn 4% less than the Indiana average ($68,420) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($68,280). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $62,120.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | $65,500 | $64,240 | $39,780 | $89,640 | 90 |
| Indiana | $68,420 | $73,110 | $46,760 | $90,020 | 1,770 |
| United States | $68,280 | $62,120 | $44,820 | $100,010 | 52,550 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Brickmasons and Blockmasons salary after taxes in Fort Wayne
On the average salary of $65,500, a single filer in Fort Wayne takes home about $51,849 a year, or $4,321 a month and $1,994 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Is Fort Wayne a good place for brickmasons and blockmasons? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fort Wayne area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $65,500 buys what about $70,756 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Fort Wayne ($47,700). A typical home costs $259,816, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Brickmasons and Blockmasons salary in other Indiana cities
Fort Wayne ranks 3rd of 5 Indiana metro areas for this job; South Bend pays the most ($70,690).
- South Bend$70,690
- Indianapolis$69,470
- Fort Wayne$65,500
- Lafayette$64,250
- Evansville$63,520
Highest-paying cities for brickmasons and blockmasons
Boston, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,310).
- Boston, MA$103,310
- Rochester, MN$98,870
- New York, NY$94,810
- Minneapolis, MN$92,810
- Seattle, WA$90,530
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Brickmasons and Blockmasons salary in Fort Wayne: questions
How much do brickmasons and blockmasons make an hour in Fort Wayne?
$31.49 an hour on average, and $30.88 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level brickmasons and blockmasons salary in Fort Wayne?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,780 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the brickmasons and blockmasons take-home pay in Fort Wayne?
About $51,849 a year ($4,321 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,500. Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Do brickmasons and blockmasons earn more in Fort Wayne than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($68,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2021; area Fort Wayne, IN (23060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.12, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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