Take a look at the five states with the highest average professional masonry contractor salaries across the U.S.

According to data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average professional mason salary in the United States is $54,430. But which states in particular pay the best? Read on for the five states with the highest average salaries for professional masonry contractors.
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#5: Rhode Island
Average Yearly Salary: $76,760
Average Hourly Wage: $36.91
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#4: Washington
Average Yearly Salary: $77,030
Average Hourly Wage: $37.03
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#3: New Jersey
Average Yearly Salary: $82,120
Average Hourly Wage: $39.48

#2: Illinois
Average Yearly Salary: $83,400
Average Hourly Wage: $40.10
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#1: Massachusetts
Average Yearly Salary: $86,630
Average Hourly Wage: $41.65

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 10.3 percent employment growth for brickmasons and blockmasons between 2016 and 2026.
Note: All salary information is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is accurate as of May 2018.