Masonry & Concrete recruiters serving Boise.
About 150 brickmasons and blockmasons work in the Boise metro, at a $62,510 median. BLS counts 17 business locations of nonresidential masonry contractors across the metro. 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 Boise.
BLS counts about 7,350 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Boise metro, the largest group being carpenters (about 4,080). Relative to the size of the local economy, brickmasons and blockmasons are more concentrated here than nationally (location quotient 1.11). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Masonry & Concrete hub.
Bricklayer / Mason
Boise: 150 employed · $62,510 median, 48th-highest of 91 metros
Concrete Finisher
Boise: 1,110 employed · $56,060 median, 56th-highest of 111 metros
Concrete Form Setter / Carpenter
Boise: 4,080 employed · $50,850 median, 74th-highest of 112 metros
Masonry Foreman
Boise: 3,500 employed · $77,500 median, 67th-highest of 112 metros
Concrete Pump Operator
Boise: 1,730 employed · $60,930 median, 54th-highest of 112 metros
Estimator
Boise: 780 employed · $79,700 median, 40th-highest of 111 metros
Project Manager
Boise: 1,270 employed · $109,990 median, 54th-highest of 111 metros
Restoration Mason
Precast Concrete Technician
Boise: 120 employed · $45,860 median, 48th-highest of 85 metros
Concrete Testing Technician
Boise: 160 employed · $61,820 median, 69th-highest of 111 metros
What Masonry & Concrete roles earn in Boise.
Brickmasons and blockmasons in Boise earn a median $62,510, level with the $62,120 national figure, and 48th of 91 metros. Pay runs $47,950 at the tenth percentile to $78,780 at the ninetieth. The best-paid role below is civil engineering technologists and technicians, at $61,820 against $64,950 nationally.
| Role | Boise median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bricklayer / Mason · Restoration MasonBrickmasons and Blockmasons (47-2021) | $62,510 | $47,950–$78,780 | $62,120 | +1% | 150 |
| Concrete FinisherCement Masons and Concrete Finishers (47-2051) | $56,060 | $42,880–$72,180 | $57,020 | −2% | 1,110 |
| Concrete Form Setter / CarpenterCarpenters (47-2031) | $50,850 | $36,490–$76,550 | $60,580 | −16% | 4,080 |
| Masonry ForemanFirst-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011) | $77,500 | $55,390–$104,430 | $79,920 | −3% | 3,500 |
| Concrete Pump OperatorOperating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (47-2073) | $60,930 | $49,510–$78,660 | $59,850 | +2% | 1,730 |
| EstimatorCost Estimators (13-1051) | $79,700 | $50,140–$128,190 | $78,740 | +1% | 780 |
| Project ManagerConstruction Managers (11-9021) | $109,990 | $60,060–$162,390 | $114,990 | −4% | 1,270 |
| Precast Concrete TechnicianMolders, Shapers, and Casters (51-9195) | $45,860 | $37,490–$48,900 | $46,170 | −1% | 120 |
| Concrete Testing TechnicianCivil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3022) | $61,820 | $36,770–$77,390 | $64,950 | −5% | 160 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Boise metro. Range is 10th to 90th percentile; management and office roles are metro-wide. A metro ranking counts only the metros where BLS publishes that occupation.
How Boise's masonry & concrete market has changed since 2018.
The number of nonresidential masonry contractors in Boise rose from 8 in 2018 to 17 in 2023, up 113%, ahead of the 6% national decline. The number of nonresidential concrete contractors in Boise rose from 22 in 2018 to 29 in 2023, up 32%, ahead of the 11% national rise.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidential masonry contractors: business locations | 8 | 17 | +113% |
| Nonresidential masonry contractors: employment | – | 170 | – |
| Nonresidential masonry contractors: average annual pay | – | $58,727 | – |
| Nonresidential concrete contractors: business locations | 22 | 29 | +32% |
| Nonresidential concrete contractors: employment | – | 321 | – |
| Nonresidential concrete contractors: average annual pay | – | $60,147 | – |
BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, private employers, annual averages. A dash means BLS did not publish the figure.
Free Masonry & Concrete hiring resources.
Definitive Guide to Masonry & Concrete · 2026 Masonry & Concrete Salary Guide · 3-Step Interview Guide for Masonry & Concrete
Boise runs 113% more masonry and concrete workers per job than the country as a whole — well above the national concentration. More per job 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 Boise's masonry and concrete market compares
In 2023 the Boise metro had 29 nonresidential concrete contractors (counted by business location), with about 321 people on their payrolls. Average pay at those firms was $60,147, 19.7% below the national average of $74,865 for the same kind of employer. Headcount grew 4.9% over the year, a little behind the 5.5% national increase. The number of these employers fell 12.1%, as firms merged, closed or moved out. That works out to 3.6 per 100,000 residents against 1.9 nationally, a crowded field where experienced people get approached often. These firms account for 1.0% of all construction employment in the metro.
Among the 99 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Boise ranks 39th for headcount, 52nd for median pay and 6th for concentration for cement masons and concrete finishers. That puts it among the deepest masonry and concrete labor markets in the country.
What this means for hiring:For masonry and concrete employers in Boise, the pool is deep and still growing, so the constraint is competition rather than supply. Move fast on good candidates, because another local firm is probably talking to them too.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Boise metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Masonry & Concrete licensing in Idaho.
Idaho requires contractors to register with the state; this is a registration, not a competency-based license. Minor projects under $2,000 that are not part of a larger project are exempt.
Licensing authority: Idaho Contractors Board (Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses). Confirm current rules with the agency.
Nearby markets competing for Boise talent.
The closest metro we cover is Ogden, about 270 miles away, with roughly 270 brickmasons and blockmasons (1.8 times Boise's 150). Spokane pays the most nearby, a $78,010 median, 25% above Boise. That is the number any Boise offer is competing with when experienced people weigh a move. Salt Lake City has the deepest pool within reach, so a search for senior roles here usually extends there.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | – | 150 | $62,510 |
| Ogden | 272 mi | 270 | $60,560 |
| Spokane | 286 mi | 40 | $78,010 |
| Salt Lake City | 296 mi | 510 | $60,450 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
What else is competing for Boise crews.
Not masonry & concrete work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into Boise in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- Lake Hazel Road extension$75M+ ($5.6M federal BUILD grant secured)Planning to construction
Connects Southwest to Southeast Boise while unlocking new industrial land for development - a long-term heavy-civil driver.
- Meta data center$800MUnder construction
A separate hyperscale data center build proceeding alongside Micron's fabs - concurrent demand on the same electrical and mechanical labor pool.
- Boise Airport infrastructure upgrades$74M+ in federal grantsRunway reconstruction beginning March, spanning two construction seasons
$59.4M for parallel runway reconstruction, $9.6M for Concourse A apron phase 2, and $6M for a new central utility plant expanding the airport's electrical capacity for future Concourse A development.
Showing 3 of 4 projects tracked in this metro. The Boise market page lists them all.
What credentials matter for masonry & concrete, and what kills offers in Boise.
The 4 credentials that gate the work and the 4 things that most often end a masonry & concrete offer are the same in every market, kept in one place: Masonry & Concrete credentials and offer risks, each linked to the body that issues it. What is local is the licensing rule above and the pay further up this page.
Frequently asked - Masonry & Concrete hiring in Boise.
What do brickmasons and blockmasons earn in Boise?
BLS puts the Boise median for brickmasons and blockmasons at $62,510 a year, about the same as the $62,120 national median. That ranks 48th of 91 metros with published figures, in the middle of the pack. Pay is bunched together here, $47,950 to $78,780 across the 10th to 90th percentile and only a 1.6x gap, so small differences in an offer are noticed.
Is it hard to hire brickmasons and blockmasons in Boise?
It is about average. Brickmasons and blockmasons are as common in Boise as they are nationally (location quotient 1.11), with about 150 in the metro. The 17 nonresidential masonry contractors here average about 10 employees per location. With 113% more of those firms than in 2018, more employers are competing for the same crews.
Which masonry & concrete roles pay the most in Boise?
Of the roles we recruit for, Project Manager pays the most in Boise, a $109,990 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Bricklayer / Mason at $62,510, 43% below it. Precast Concrete Technician is the lowest-paid field role at $45,860. Concrete Form Setter / Carpenter trails national pay the most (16% below).
How many nonresidential masonry contractors operate in Boise?
BLS counted 17 nonresidential masonry contractors in Boise in 2023, employing about 170 people between them. Up from 8 in 2018, a 113% increase against 6% decline nationally. That averages 10 people per location. They pay an average of $58,727, 14% below the $68,219 national average for the same kind of employer. BLS counted 29 nonresidential concrete contractors in Boise in 2023, employing about 321 people between them. Up from 22 in 2018, a 32% increase against 11% growth nationally. That averages 11 people per location. They pay an average of $60,147, 20% below the $74,865 national average for the same kind of employer.
Which nearby metros compete with Boise for brickmasons and blockmasons?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Ogden (272 miles, about 270, $60,560 median), Spokane (286 miles, about 40, $78,010 median) and Salt Lake City (296 miles, about 510, $60,450 median). Ogden has the larger pool, so it is the first place to look for senior people willing to move. Spokane pays 25% more, which is where Boise employers tend to lose people.
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