Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $73,840 or more. The middle half of cement masons and concrete finishers in Lexington earn between $44,470 and $65,170.
- $37K10th
- $44K25th
- $52KMedian
- $65K75th
- $74K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,100 | $4,592 | $26.49 |
| Median | $51,820 | $4,318 | $24.91 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,470 | $3,706 | $21.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $65,170 | $5,431 | $31.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Cement masons and concrete finishers in Lexington earn 5% more than the Kentucky average ($52,470) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($60,050). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $57,020.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $55,100 | $51,820 | $37,490 | $73,840 | 110 |
| Kentucky | $52,470 | $50,200 | $37,490 | $67,530 | 1,280 |
| 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 Lexington
On the average salary of $55,100, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $43,127 a year, or $3,594 a month and $1,659 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Is Lexington a good place for cement masons and concrete finishers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lexington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $55,100 buys what about $59,318 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary in other Kentucky cities
Lexington ranks 1st of 4 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Lexington$55,100
- Louisville$54,810
- Paducah$52,400
- Bowling Green$50,780
All Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salaries in Kentucky
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 Lexington: questions
How much do cement masons and concrete finishers make an hour in Lexington?
$26.49 an hour on average, and $24.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cement masons and concrete finishers salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cement masons and concrete finishers take-home pay in Lexington?
About $43,127 a year ($3,594 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,100. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do cement masons and concrete finishers earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- 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). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.30, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.30).
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