Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,970 or more. The middle half of cement masons and concrete finishers in Columbus earn between $35,960 and $45,410.
- $33K10th
- $36K25th
- $42KMedian
- $45K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,950 | $3,662 | $21.13 |
| Median | $42,020 | $3,502 | $20.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,960 | $2,997 | $17.29 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,410 | $3,784 | $21.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Cement masons and concrete finishers in Columbus earn 11% less than the Georgia average ($49,240) and 27% less than the U.S. average ($60,050). At the median the gap is -26% against the U.S. median of $57,020.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $43,950 | $42,020 | $33,490 | $59,970 | 60 |
| Georgia | $49,240 | $46,240 | $31,990 | $72,150 | 3,400 |
| United States | $60,050 | $57,020 | $39,190 | $85,480 | 206,170 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $43,950, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $36,049 a year, or $3,004 a month and $1,387 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $36,049 | $3,004 |
| Working in AL | $35,691 | $2,974 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for cement masons and concrete finishers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $43,950 buys what about $49,218 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 7th of 8 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($51,180).
All Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salaries in Georgia
Highest-paying cities for cement masons and concrete finishers
Fairbanks, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- Fairbanks, AK$103,690
- Anchorage, AK$99,060
- Kahului, HI$92,610
- Seattle, WA$87,880
- Honolulu, HI$86,770
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Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary in Columbus: questions
How much do cement masons and concrete finishers make an hour in Columbus?
$21.13 an hour on average, and $20.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cement masons and concrete finishers salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cement masons and concrete finishers take-home pay in Columbus?
About $36,049 a year ($3,004 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,950.
Do cement masons and concrete finishers earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% less than the U.S. average for this job ($60,050).
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 47-2051; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.37, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.37).
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