Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,730 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,000 or more. The middle half of cement masons and concrete finishers in South Bend earn between $48,380 and $65,790.
- $44K10th
- $48K25th
- $60KMedian
- $66K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,470 | $4,872 | $28.11 |
| Median | $59,520 | $4,960 | $28.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,380 | $4,032 | $23.26 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $65,790 | $5,482 | $31.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Cement masons and concrete finishers in South Bend earn 3% less than the Indiana average ($60,360) and about the same as the U.S. average ($60,050). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $57,020.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $58,470 | $59,520 | $43,730 | $75,000 | 130 |
| Indiana | $60,360 | $61,270 | $44,680 | $76,850 | 4,390 |
| 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 South Bend
On the average salary of $58,470, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $46,431 a year, or $3,869 a month and $1,786 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in MI | $46,922 | $3,910 |
| Working in IN | $46,431 | $3,869 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Is South Bend a good place for cement masons and concrete finishers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the South Bend area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $58,470 buys what about $62,967 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 9th of 10 Indiana metro areas for this job; Michigan City pays the most ($65,400).
- Michigan City$65,400
- Evansville$63,740
- Elkhart$62,810
- Bloomington$62,280
- Indianapolis$61,200
- Lafayette$59,840
- Fort Wayne$59,080
- Columbus$58,710
- South Bend$58,470
- Terre Haute$57,620
All Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salaries in Indiana
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 South Bend: questions
How much do cement masons and concrete finishers make an hour in South Bend?
$28.11 an hour on average, and $28.61 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cement masons and concrete finishers salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,730 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cement masons and concrete finishers take-home pay in South Bend?
About $46,431 a year ($3,869 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,470. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do cement masons and concrete finishers earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.75, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.75).
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