Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers pay range in Chicago
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,730 a year or less, while the top 10% make $108,890 or more. The middle half of cement masons and concrete finishers in Chicago earn between $59,730 and $105,540.
- $51K10th
- $60K25th
- $81KMedian
- $106K75th
- $109K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $81,520 | $6,793 | $39.19 |
| Median | $81,020 | $6,752 | $38.95 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,730 | $4,978 | $28.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $105,540 | $8,795 | $50.74 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers pay in Chicago vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Cement masons and concrete finishers in Chicago earn 5% more than the Illinois average ($77,800) and 36% more than the U.S. average ($60,050). At the median the gap is +42% against the U.S. median of $57,020.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $81,520 | $81,020 | $50,730 | $108,890 | 3,890 |
| Illinois | $77,800 | $78,170 | $49,050 | $107,670 | 5,890 |
| 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 Chicago
On the average salary of $81,520, a single filer in Chicago takes home about $62,285 a year, or $5,190 a month and $2,396 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $63,764 | $5,314 |
| Working in IL | $62,285 | $5,190 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Chicago a good place for cement masons and concrete finishers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chicago area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.6), so the average $81,520 buys what about $78,691 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Chicago ($54,720). A typical home costs $353,998, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary in other Illinois cities
Chicago ranks 1st of 7 Illinois metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Chicago$81,520
- Rockford$73,450
- Champaign$69,520
- Kankakee$69,390
- Peoria$69,060
- Springfield$66,540
- Bloomington$64,340
All Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salaries in Illinois
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 Chicago: questions
How much do cement masons and concrete finishers make an hour in Chicago?
$39.19 an hour on average, and $38.95 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cement masons and concrete finishers salary in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,730 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,730, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cement masons and concrete finishers take-home pay in Chicago?
About $62,285 a year ($5,190 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $81,520.
Do cement masons and concrete finishers earn more in Chicago than elsewhere?
The average here is 36% more 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 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (16980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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