Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers pay range in Las Cruces
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $53,030 or more. The middle half of cement masons and concrete finishers in Las Cruces earn between $38,540 and $47,120.
- $38K10th
- $39K25th
- $45KMedian
- $47K75th
- $53K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,890 | $3,741 | $21.58 |
| Median | $45,180 | $3,765 | $21.72 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,540 | $3,212 | $18.53 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,120 | $3,927 | $22.65 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers pay in Las Cruces vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Cement masons and concrete finishers in Las Cruces earn 15% less than the New Mexico average ($52,840) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($60,050). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $57,020.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces | $44,890 | $45,180 | $37,930 | $53,030 | 140 |
| New Mexico | $52,840 | $49,230 | $39,350 | $70,260 | 1,540 |
| 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 Las Cruces
On the average salary of $44,890, a single filer in Las Cruces takes home about $37,286 a year, or $3,107 a month and $1,434 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Las Cruces a good place for cement masons and concrete finishers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Las Cruces area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.2), so the average $44,890 buys what about $49,761 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Las Cruces ($42,070). A typical home costs $288,339, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary in other New Mexico cities
Las Cruces ranks 4th of 4 New Mexico metro areas for this job; Albuquerque pays the most ($55,110).
- Albuquerque$55,110
- Santa Fe$50,900
- Farmington$50,510
- Las Cruces$44,890
All Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salaries in New Mexico
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 Las Cruces: questions
How much do cement masons and concrete finishers make an hour in Las Cruces?
$21.58 an hour on average, and $21.72 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cement masons and concrete finishers salary in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,540, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cement masons and concrete finishers take-home pay in Las Cruces?
About $37,286 a year ($3,107 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,890.
Do cement masons and concrete finishers earn more in Las Cruces than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% 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 Las Cruces, NM (29740). 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 1.28, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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