Running a masonry business in Rochester, NY
The Rochester, NY metro area has about 180 brick and block masons. The median wage is $35.51 an hour, so half earn more and half earn less. That's 12% below the New York median of $40.58. Nationally, the median is $29.87, so Rochester pays 19% more.
Market snapshot
- Brick and block masons employed in the metro area
- 180
- Median hourly wage
- $35.51
- Middle 50% earn
- $30.43 to $44.76 an hour
- Median annual wage
- $73,860
- New York median hourly wage
- $40.58
- U.S. median hourly wage
- $29.87
- Job concentration
- 1.09× the national share
- Masonry contractors in the metro area
- 122
- Rochester population
- 208,772
- Median year homes were built in Rochester
- 1938
Job concentration compares the share of local jobs held by brick and block masons with the share nationwide. Above 1 means the trade is more concentrated here than average.
How Rochester ranks in New York
- #3 of 5 New York metros for the number of brick and block masons
- #5 of 5 for median hourly wage
Masonry in nearby cities
| City | Workers in the metro | Median hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, NY | 290 | $36.92 |
| Syracuse, NY | 180 | $35.52 |
| Erie, PA | 40 | $28.24 |
| Altoona, PA | 70 | $44.24 |
| Albany, NY | 80 | $36.97 |
| Harrisburg, PA | 80 | $34.97 |
How Tradesman helps masonry businesses in Rochester
Photos of the before
Customers can send photos of the chimney or wall with their request, and your own site photos stay with the job.
Material choices as options
Offer brick, natural stone or manufactured veneer as options on one estimate, and let the customer choose.
Warranty dates you won't forget
Add a warranty date to the job and Tradesman reminds you before it ends.
Questions about masonry in Rochester
How much do brick and block masons make in Rochester?
In May 2025, the median wage for brick and block masons in the Rochester, NY metro area was $35.51 an hour. The middle half earned between $30.43 and $44.76 an hour.
How many brick and block masons work in Rochester?
About 180 brick and block masons worked in the Rochester, NY metro area in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How many masonry contractors are in Rochester?
The Rochester, NY metro area had 122 establishments classified as masonry contractors in 2023, according to the Census Bureau's County Business Patterns.
Sources
Figures cover the Rochester, NY metro area unless they name Rochester. Wages are for employees, not business owners.
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