Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers pay range in Syracuse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,860 a year or less, while the top 10% make $83,870 or more. The middle half of cement masons and concrete finishers in Syracuse earn between $49,070 and $76,120.
- $47K10th
- $49K25th
- $62KMedian
- $76K75th
- $84K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,120 | $5,177 | $29.87 |
| Median | $61,550 | $5,129 | $29.59 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,070 | $4,089 | $23.59 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $76,120 | $6,343 | $36.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers pay in Syracuse vs. New York and the U.S.
Cement masons and concrete finishers in Syracuse earn 14% less than the New York average ($72,630) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($60,050). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $57,020.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | $62,120 | $61,550 | $46,860 | $83,870 | 220 |
| New York | $72,630 | $64,040 | $49,540 | $102,970 | 9,060 |
| 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 Syracuse
On the average salary of $62,120, a single filer in Syracuse takes home about $49,282 a year, or $4,107 a month and $1,895 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Syracuse a good place for cement masons and concrete finishers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Syracuse area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $62,120 buys what about $64,883 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Syracuse ($52,990). A typical home costs $264,903, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary in other New York cities
Syracuse ranks 7th of 10 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($73,940).
- New York$73,940
- Kiryas Joel$71,050
- Binghamton$70,770
- Albany$67,770
- Rochester$62,480
- Buffalo$62,230
- Syracuse$62,120
- Kingston$58,410
- Utica$58,110
- Glens Falls$57,700
All Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salaries in New York
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 Syracuse: questions
How much do cement masons and concrete finishers make an hour in Syracuse?
$29.86 an hour on average, and $29.59 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cement masons and concrete finishers salary in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,860 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,070, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cement masons and concrete finishers take-home pay in Syracuse?
About $49,282 a year ($4,107 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,120. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do cement masons and concrete finishers earn more in Syracuse than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Syracuse, NY (45060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.8%.
- 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). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.55, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.55).
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