Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers pay range in Hickory
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $15,100 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,300 or more. The middle half of cement masons and concrete finishers in Hickory earn between $35,400 and $48,210.
- $15K10th
- $35K25th
- $45KMedian
- $48K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,660 | $3,472 | $20.03 |
| Median | $44,570 | $3,714 | $21.43 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,400 | $2,950 | $17.02 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,210 | $4,018 | $23.18 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers pay in Hickory vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Cement masons and concrete finishers in Hickory earn 12% less than the North Carolina average ($47,210) and 31% less than the U.S. average ($60,050). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $57,020.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory | $41,660 | $44,570 | $15,100 | $56,300 | 70 |
| North Carolina | $47,210 | $46,780 | $37,090 | $60,290 | 4,610 |
| 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 Hickory
On the average salary of $41,660, a single filer in Hickory takes home about $34,500 a year, or $2,875 a month and $1,327 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 Hickory a good place for cement masons and concrete finishers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hickory area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.5), so the average $41,660 buys what about $47,081 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Hickory ($45,220). A typical home costs $271,739, or 6.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary in other North Carolina cities
Hickory ranks 10th of 12 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Charlotte pays the most ($50,180).
- Charlotte$50,180
- Raleigh$49,560
- Jacksonville$47,540
- Greensboro$46,240
- Burlington$45,830
- Durham$45,280
- Winston-Salem$44,940
- Wilmington$44,540
- Asheville$43,920
- Hickory$41,660
All Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salaries in North Carolina
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 Hickory: questions
How much do cement masons and concrete finishers make an hour in Hickory?
$20.03 an hour on average, and $21.43 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cement masons and concrete finishers salary in Hickory?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $15,100 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cement masons and concrete finishers take-home pay in Hickory?
About $34,500 a year ($2,875 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,660.
Do cement masons and concrete finishers earn more in Hickory than elsewhere?
The average here is 31% 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 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC (25860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.3%.
- 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 0.34, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.34).
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