Masonry & Concrete recruiters serving Bakersfield.
BLS counts 3 business locations of nonresidential masonry contractors across the metro. We recruit Masonry & Concrete talent in Bakersfield from a standing, credential-verified pipeline. Below: local pay for every role we staff, the state licensing rules that apply and the nearby markets competing for the same people.
Positions we recruit for in Bakersfield.
BLS counts about 2,910 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Bakersfield metro, the largest group being carpenters (about 1,100). Local headcount and median pay are shown on each role.
Bricklayer / Mason
BLS 47-2021 - Brickmasons and Blockmasons; brick, block, and stone wall construction
Bakersfield: BLS does not publish a local figure for this occupation.
Concrete Finisher
BLS 47-2051 - Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers; flatwork, slabs, and surface finishing
Bakersfield: 600 employed · $58,670 median, 49th-highest of 111 metros
Concrete Form Setter / Carpenter
BLS 47-2031 - Carpenters (form-setting specialty); no dedicated BLS code for form carpenters specifically
Bakersfield: 1,100 employed · $66,540 median, 19th-highest of 112 metros
Masonry Foreman
BLS 47-1011 - First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Bakersfield: 1,610 employed · $92,120 median, 21st-highest of 112 metros
Concrete Pump Operator
BLS 47-2073 - Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Bakersfield: 1,000 employed · $77,960 median, 23rd-highest of 112 metros
Estimator
BLS 13-1051 - Cost Estimators; masonry and concrete takeoffs and bid pricing
Bakersfield: 410 employed · $82,390 median, 20th-highest of 111 metros
Project Manager
BLS 11-9021 - Construction Managers; bid-to-build oversight on masonry/concrete scopes
Bakersfield: 720 employed · $127,890 median, 19th-highest of 111 metros
Restoration Mason
BLS 47-2021 - Brickmasons and Blockmasons (tuckpointing and historic-restoration specialty; no separate BLS code)
Bakersfield: BLS does not publish a local figure for this occupation.
Precast Concrete Technician
BLS 51-9195 - Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
Bakersfield: 50 employed · $49,840 median, 14th-highest of 85 metros
Concrete Testing Technician
BLS 17-3022 - Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians; ACI field-testing certification is the credential, not a separate BLS code
Bakersfield: 160 employed · $72,970 median, 28th-highest of 111 metros
What Masonry & Concrete roles earn in Bakersfield.
BLS does not publish Bakersfield pay for brickmasons and blockmasons, usually because too few hold the job locally for a reliable estimate; the national median is $62,120. Among the roles it does publish, the median wage for cement masons and concrete finishers is $58,670 a year, in line with the $57,020 national median. Most earn between $44,790 and $96,500. Of the other roles listed, operating engineers and other construction equipment operators earn the most locally, at a $77,960 median. BLS does not publish Bakersfield pay for one occupation below, usually because too few people hold the job locally.
| Role | Bakersfield median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bricklayer / Mason · Restoration MasonBrickmasons and Blockmasons (47-2021) | – | – | $62,120 | – | – |
| Concrete FinisherCement Masons and Concrete Finishers (47-2051) | $58,670 | $44,790–$96,500 | $57,020 | +3% | 600 |
| Concrete Form Setter / CarpenterCarpenters (47-2031) | $66,540 | $45,120–$104,810 | $60,580 | +10% | 1,100 |
| Masonry ForemanFirst-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011) | $92,120 | $58,440–$132,820 | $79,920 | +15% | 1,610 |
| Concrete Pump OperatorOperating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (47-2073) | $77,960 | $52,600–$126,170 | $59,850 | +30% | 1,000 |
| EstimatorCost Estimators (13-1051) | $82,390 | $49,540–$145,340 | $78,740 | +5% | 410 |
| Project ManagerConstruction Managers (11-9021) | $127,890 | $83,600–$204,170 | $114,990 | +11% | 720 |
| Precast Concrete TechnicianMolders, Shapers, and Casters (51-9195) | $49,840 | $39,090–$59,950 | $46,170 | +8% | 50 |
| Concrete Testing TechnicianCivil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3022) | $72,970 | $48,470–$82,510 | $64,950 | +12% | 160 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Bakersfield metro. Range is 10th to 90th percentile; management and office roles are metro-wide.
Bakersfield runs 35% more masonry and concrete workers per job than the country as a whole — well above the national concentration. A deeper local pool means more people to reach, and more employers reaching them.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 , Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers (nearest published occupation for this trade). Metro-wide figures for the base occupation; the wage table above is role-specific and commercial.
How Bakersfield's masonry and concrete market compares
In 2023 the Bakersfield metro had 3 nonresidential masonry contractors (counted by business location). BLS publishes that count but withholds headcount and pay here, which it does when a category is small enough that the figures could identify individual employers. The number of these employers fell 25%, as firms merged, closed or moved out. That works out to 0.3 per 100,000 residents against 1.4 nationally. Fewer local employers means experienced people are easier to identify, but many work for firms based outside the metro.
In 2023 the Bakersfield metro had 14 nonresidential concrete contractors (counted by business location), with about 271 people on their payrolls. Average pay at those firms was $68,395, 8.6% below the national average of $74,865 for the same kind of employer. Headcount grew 12.4% over the year, faster than the 5.5% national increase, so local employers were adding people quicker than most of the country. The number of these employers rose 7.7%, more firms competing for the same crews. That works out to 1.5 per 100,000 residents against 1.9 nationally. Fewer local employers means experienced people are easier to identify, but many work for firms based outside the metro. These firms account for 1.7% of all construction employment in the metro.
Among the 99 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Bakersfield ranks 58th for headcount, 45th for median pay and 26th for concentration for cement masons and concrete finishers.
| Metro | Employed | Median pay | Concentration | Commercial employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 7,810 | $63,790 | 0.94 | 65 |
| Riverside | 4,740 | $59,550 | 2.08 | 38 |
| Sacramento | 2,580 | $60,240 | 1.80 | 17 |
| San Francisco | 2,420 | $75,970 | 0.77 | 18 |
| San Diego | 2,330 | $66,530 | 1.14 | 19 |
| San Jose | 1,500 | $75,520 | 1.00 | 8 |
| Fresno | 980 | $57,620 | 1.54 | 8 |
| Stockton | 640 | $56,980 | 1.66 | 7 |
| Bakersfield | 600 | $58,670 | 1.35 | 3 |
| Modesto | 350 | $76,500 | 1.33 | 3 |
BLS OEWS occupation figures and QCEW business-location counts; a dash means not published.
What this means for hiring:For masonry and concrete employers in Bakersfield, the local pool is deeper than most, so a well-run search can usually fill field roles from inside the metro.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Bakersfield metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Masonry & Concrete licensing in California.
California licenses specialty contractors by classification, including C-2 Insulation and Acoustical, C-8 Concrete and C-29 Masonry. The same state rules apply in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose, Fresno, Stockton and Modesto, so candidates licensed there can work in Bakersfield without re-qualifying.
Licensing authority: Contractors State License Board (CSLB). Confirm current rules with the agency.
Nearby markets competing for Bakersfield talent.
The closest metro we cover is Los Angeles, about 100 miles away, with roughly 1,220 brickmasons and blockmasons. BLS does not publish Bakersfield figures for this occupation, so the nearby markets are the best guide: Los Angeles has the largest pool within reach, about 1,220, and San Jose pays the most, a $75,930 median.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | – | – | – |
| Los Angeles | 101 mi | 1,220 | $63,450 |
| Fresno | 104 mi | 170 | $69,050 |
| Riverside | 135 mi | 540 | $63,330 |
| Modesto | 191 mi | – | – |
| San Jose | 210 mi | 180 | $75,930 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
Frequently asked - Masonry & Concrete hiring in Bakersfield.
What does it cost to hire commercial masonry and concrete staff in Bakersfield?
Median pay for cement masons and concrete finishers in Bakersfield is $58,670 a year, per BLS. That is the midpoint for the metro, so half the market is paid above it — an offer at or below the median asks someone to move for no raise. Specialty and supervisory roles sit well above it, and the wage table on this page breaks those out by role.
How hard is it to hire commercial masonry and concrete staff in Bakersfield?
Bakersfield has 35% more cement masons and concrete finishers per job than the country as a whole, well above the national concentration. Bakersfield employs about 600 of them. A deeper pool means more candidates to reach — and more employers reaching them, so competing offers are common. Speed and a clear offer matter more here than volume of outreach.
How many commercial masonry and concrete employers are there in Bakersfield?
In 2023 the Bakersfield metro had 3 nonresidential masonry contractors (counted by business location). BLS publishes that count but withholds headcount and pay here, which it does when a category is small enough that the figures could identify individual employers. The number of these employers fell 25%, as firms merged, closed or moved out. Source: BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2023.
How does Bakersfield compare with other metros for masonry and concrete hiring?
Among the 99 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Bakersfield ranks 58th for headcount, 45th for median pay and 26th for concentration for cement masons and concrete finishers.
How does Bakersfield compare with other California metros for masonry and concrete talent?
Bakersfield has the 9th-largest cement masons and concrete finishers workforce of the 10 California metros we cover, with about 600. For comparison: Los Angeles (7,810), Riverside (4,740), Sacramento (2,580). Candidates often move between these metros, so a search here usually reaches into them too.
What Masonry & Concrete positions does My Trade Talent recruit for in Bakersfield?
We maintain a standing pipeline across 10 Masonry & Concrete roles in the Bakersfield market - from Bricklayer / Mason through Concrete Testing Technician. The largest of these occupations in the Bakersfield metro is carpenters, with about 1,100 people employed; each role above shows its local headcount and median pay.
What do Masonry & Concrete roles pay in Bakersfield?
In the Bakersfield metro, BLS puts the median for cement masons and concrete finishers at $58,670 a year (most earn $44,790 to $96,500). Local medians for other roles we staff: carpenters $66,540; operating engineers and other construction equipment operators $77,960; molders, shapers, and casters $49,840. Figures are BLS OEWS, May 2025. The wage table on this page covers every role listed, and the free Salary Guide breaks pay down further.
Do you place restoration masons?
Yes - restoration and tuckpointing masons who can match existing mortar, brick, and stone are one of our most-requested, hardest-to-fill specialties.
How fast can My Trade Talent fill a Masonry & Concrete role in Bakersfield?
Time to fill depends on the specific role and how credential-scarce it is locally, but our standing Masonry & Concrete pipeline means most Bakersfield searches start with a first slate of vetted candidates within 48 hours rather than a cold posting.
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