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Block mason demographics and statistics in the US

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Block mason gender statistics

5.1% of block masons are women and 94.9% of block masons are men.
  • Male, 94.9%
  • Female, 5.1%

Block mason gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male94.9%
Female5.1%

Block mason gender pay gap

Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$45,412
female-income
Female income
$46,563

Block mason gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in block mason positions over time. Currently, 5.1% of block masons are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Block mason gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201093.82%6.18%
201197.16%2.84%
201294.67%5.33%
201397.35%2.65%
201492.77%7.23%
201593.16%6.84%
201697.38%2.62%
201795.06%4.94%
201896.71%3.29%
201990.73%9.27%
202094.26%5.74%
202194.94%5.06%

Block mason related jobs gender ratio

We compared block masons with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Composition Floor Setter34%66%
Block Mason95%5%
Gas Fitter97%3%
Insulation Worker97%2%
Water Softener Installer97%3%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Water Softener Installer
Insulation Worker
Gas Fitter
Block Mason
Composition Floor Setter
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Block mason demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among block masons is White, which makes up 62.5% of all block masons. Comparatively, 20.4% of block masons are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of block masons are Black or African American.
  • White, 62.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 20.4%
  • Black or African American, 10.0%
  • Unknown, 4.1%
  • Asian, 2.3%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%

Block mason race

Block mason racePercentages
White62.5%
Hispanic or Latino20.4%
Black or African American10.0%
Unknown4.1%
Asian2.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.7%

Block mason race and ethnicity over time

See how block mason racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Block mason race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201067.46%12.15%1.54%16.50%
201167.13%13.99%1.45%14.85%
201265.36%12.94%1.60%18.13%
201363.83%12.82%1.40%19.61%
201464.08%11.60%1.51%19.73%
201564.89%12.27%1.23%19.27%
201664.28%9.80%0.94%21.71%
201763.33%12.47%1.64%19.78%
201862.07%11.17%1.64%22.67%
201964.71%10.18%1.61%20.38%
202064.81%10.41%1.42%19.63%
202162.48%10.04%2.26%20.41%

Block mason wage gap by race

According to our data, white block masons have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american block masons have the lowest average salary at $42,846.
$48,000
$47,000
$46,000
$45,000
$44,000
$43,000
$42,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$46,592
White$47,677
Black or African American$42,846
Asian$46,666
Hispanic or Latino$43,484
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Average block mason age

See how the average age of block masons varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Block mason age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown41
White45
Black or African American50
Asian55
Hispanic or Latino41

Block mason age breakdown

The average age of block masons is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the block mason population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Block mason age breakdown

Block Mason YearsPercentages
40+ years62%
30-40 years25%
20-30 years13%

Block mason educational attainment

The most common degree for block masons is high school diploma, with 66% of block masons earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 15% and diploma degree at 11%.
  • High School Diploma, 66%
  • Diploma, 15%
  • Associate, 11%
  • Bachelor's, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 6%

Block masons by degree level

Block mason degreePercentages
High School Diploma66%
Diploma15%
Associate11%
Bachelor's2%
Other Degrees6%

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Block mason wage gap by degree level

According to the data, block masons with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $47,207 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, block masons earn a median annual income of $46,738 compared to $45,878 for block masons with an Associate degree.
$48,000
$47,000
$46,000
$45,000
$44,000
$43,000
$42,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
No Education
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$47,207
Bachelor's Degree$46,738
No Education$42,246
Some College/ Associate Degree$45,878
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Block mason employment statistics

Company size where block masons work

Below, you can see the size of companies where block masons work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Block mason jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees10%
50 - 100 employees22%
100 - 500 employees34%
500 - 1,000 employees10%
1,000 - 10,000 employees22%
> 10,000 employees2%

Block mason turnover and employment statistics

Block mason unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for block masons between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Block mason unemployment rate by year

YearBlock mason unemployment rate
201026.20%
201122.61%
201219.94%
201315.90%
201413.10%
201510.72%
20168.92%
20177.10%
20186.94%
20197.48%
20208.32%
202110.11%

Average block mason tenure

The average block mason stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 197 block masons resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Block mason tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year22%
1-2 years31%
3-4 years19%
5-7 years15%
8-10 years6%
11+ years7%

Block mason LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of block masons that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Block Mason1.40%-
Sheet Metal Roofer1.43%3,940
Sheet Rock Installer1.75%16,963
Mop Worker2.24%19,821
Low Voltage Technician2.76%40,465
Vinyl Installer3.39%15,058
Sheet Metal Former4.07%2,828

Similar block mason jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Sheet Metal Roofer1.43%3,940
Sheet Rock Installer1.75%16,963
Mop Worker2.24%19,821
Low Voltage Technician2.76%40,465
Vinyl Installer3.39%15,058
Sheet Metal Former4.07%2,828

Foreign languages spoken by block masons

  • Spanish, 100.0%

Block mason languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish100.0%

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Block mason location demographics

The amount you can make as a block mason can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of block masons is $57,617. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do block masons earn the most?

Block masons earn the most in Alaska, where the average block mason salary is $63,249. The map here shows where block masons earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

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