Masonry & Concrete recruiters serving Cape Coral-Fort Myers.
Cape Coral-Fort Myers has 142% more brickmasons and blockmasons per job than the country as a whole, about 250 in the metro. BLS counts 25 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 Cape Coral-Fort Myers.
BLS counts about 5,300 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro, the largest group being carpenters (about 2,640). Relative to the size of the local economy, brickmasons and blockmasons are far more concentrated here than nationally (location quotient 2.42). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Masonry & Concrete hub.
Bricklayer / Mason
Cape Coral-Fort Myers: 250 employed · $48,800 median, 84th-highest of 91 metros
Concrete Finisher
Cape Coral-Fort Myers: 960 employed · $48,350 median, 78th-highest of 111 metros
Concrete Form Setter / Carpenter
Cape Coral-Fort Myers: 2,640 employed · $49,210 median, 92nd-highest of 112 metros
Masonry Foreman
Cape Coral-Fort Myers: 3,840 employed · $75,480 median, 83rd-highest of 112 metros
Concrete Pump Operator
Cape Coral-Fort Myers: 1,160 employed · $49,330 median, 87th-highest of 112 metros
Estimator
Cape Coral-Fort Myers: 610 employed · $73,760 median, 83rd-highest of 111 metros
Project Manager
Cape Coral-Fort Myers: 1,700 employed · $100,670 median, 100th-highest of 111 metros
Restoration Mason
Precast Concrete Technician
Cape Coral-Fort Myers: 150 employed · $42,320 median, 70th-highest of 85 metros
Concrete Testing Technician
Cape Coral-Fort Myers: 140 employed · $62,460 median, 62nd-highest of 111 metros
What Masonry & Concrete roles earn in Cape Coral-Fort Myers.
Brickmasons and blockmasons in Cape Coral-Fort Myers earn a median $48,800, 21% under the $62,120 national figure, and 84th of 91 metros. Pay runs $37,440 at the tenth percentile to $65,010 at the ninetieth. The best-paid role below is civil engineering technologists and technicians, at $62,460 against $64,950 nationally.
| Role | Cape Coral-Fort Myers median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bricklayer / Mason · Restoration MasonBrickmasons and Blockmasons (47-2021) | $48,800 | $37,440–$65,010 | $62,120 | −21% | 250 |
| Concrete FinisherCement Masons and Concrete Finishers (47-2051) | $48,350 | $38,510–$62,440 | $57,020 | −15% | 960 |
| Concrete Form Setter / CarpenterCarpenters (47-2031) | $49,210 | $36,520–$70,700 | $60,580 | −19% | 2,640 |
| Masonry ForemanFirst-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011) | $75,480 | $50,610–$103,640 | $79,920 | −6% | 3,840 |
| Concrete Pump OperatorOperating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (47-2073) | $49,330 | $39,520–$63,300 | $59,850 | −18% | 1,160 |
| EstimatorCost Estimators (13-1051) | $73,760 | $47,460–$126,020 | $78,740 | −6% | 610 |
| Project ManagerConstruction Managers (11-9021) | $100,670 | $64,650–$177,230 | $114,990 | −12% | 1,700 |
| Precast Concrete TechnicianMolders, Shapers, and Casters (51-9195) | $42,320 | $35,590–$57,040 | $46,170 | −8% | 150 |
| Concrete Testing TechnicianCivil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3022) | $62,460 | $39,540–$90,480 | $64,950 | −4% | 140 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Cape Coral-Fort Myers 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 Cape Coral-Fort Myers's masonry & concrete market has changed since 2018.
Cape Coral-Fort Myers lost nonresidential masonry contractors between 2018 and 2023, from 26 business locations to 25 (down 4%), close to the 6% national change. Headcount at those firms went down 10%, to about 695 people. Average annual pay there went from $45,119 to $51,624 (+14%), slower than the 23% national increase. The number of nonresidential concrete contractors in Cape Coral-Fort Myers rose from 15 in 2018 to 19 in 2023, up 27%, ahead of the 11% national rise. Headcount at those firms went up 82%, to about 723 people. Average annual pay there went from $56,037 to $45,427 (−19%), slower than the 25% national increase.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidential masonry contractors: business locations | 26 | 25 | −4% |
| Nonresidential masonry contractors: employment | 775 | 695 | −10% |
| Nonresidential masonry contractors: average annual pay | $45,119 | $51,624 | +14% |
| Nonresidential concrete contractors: business locations | 15 | 19 | +27% |
| Nonresidential concrete contractors: employment | 398 | 723 | +82% |
| Nonresidential concrete contractors: average annual pay | $56,037 | $45,427 | −19% |
BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, private employers, annual averages. A dash means BLS did not publish the figure.
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Cape Coral-Fort Myers runs 139% 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 Cape Coral-Fort Myers's masonry and concrete market compares
In 2023 the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro had 19 nonresidential concrete contractors (counted by business location), with about 723 people on their payrolls. Average pay at those firms was $45,427, 39.3% below the national average of $74,865 for the same kind of employer. Headcount grew 21.1% 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 5.6%, more firms competing for the same crews. That works out to 2.3 per 100,000 residents against 1.9 nationally, a crowded field where experienced people get approached often. These firms account for 1.8% of all construction employment in the metro.
Among the 99 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Cape Coral-Fort Myers ranks 45th for headcount, 72nd for median pay and 3rd for concentration for cement masons and concrete finishers. That puts it among the deepest masonry and concrete labor markets in the country.
| Metro | Employed | Median pay | Concentration | Commercial employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 3,820 | $48,860 | 1.02 | 47 |
| Orlando | 2,120 | $47,800 | 1.13 | 42 |
| Tampa | 1,780 | $49,590 | 0.93 | 39 |
| Jacksonville | 980 | $49,260 | 0.97 | 18 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | 960 | $48,350 | 2.39 | 25 |
| North Port-Sarasota | 720 | $49,440 | 1.60 | 18 |
| Lakeland | 560 | $47,440 | 1.60 | 9 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne | 370 | $47,410 | 1.14 | 3 |
| Deltona-Daytona | 330 | $48,010 | 1.14 | 8 |
| Port St. Lucie | 290 | $48,280 | 1.27 | 3 |
| Pensacola | 200 | $47,580 | 0.78 | 9 |
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 Cape Coral-Fort Myers, the pool is deep but local employers have been cutting headcount. Experienced people are here, and some will be open to a move, so a clear offer and a defined path up usually beat a higher posted rate.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Masonry & Concrete licensing in Florida.
Florida's Construction Industry Licensing Board issues statewide certified licenses and jurisdiction-specific registered licenses for categories such as general, building, roofing and a range of specialty contractors. Registered licenses are tied to local competency requirements. The same state rules apply in Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, North Port-Sarasota, Lakeland, Deltona-Daytona, Palm Bay-Melbourne, Port St. Lucie and Pensacola, so candidates licensed there can work in Cape Coral-Fort Myers without re-qualifying.
Licensing authority: Construction Industry Licensing Board (Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation). Confirm current rules with the agency.
Nearby markets competing for Cape Coral-Fort Myers talent.
The closest metro we cover is North Port-Sarasota, about 40 miles away. Tampa pays the most nearby, a $57,490 median, 18% above Cape Coral-Fort Myers. That is the number any Cape Coral-Fort Myers offer is competing with when experienced people weigh a move. Miami has the deepest pool within reach, so a search for senior roles here usually extends there.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | – | 250 | $48,800 |
| North Port-Sarasota | 38 mi | – | – |
| Tampa | 101 mi | 360 | $57,490 |
| Lakeland | 102 mi | 70 | $50,210 |
| Port St. Lucie | 111 mi | – | – |
| Miami | 122 mi | 530 | $56,500 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
What else is competing for Cape Coral-Fort Myers crews.
Not masonry & concrete work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into Cape Coral-Fort Myers in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- Cape Coral Yacht Club rebuild$22.7M first phase approved; total project budget unsettled (estimates have ranged $164M-$300M, and as of May 2026 city council said it could not commit to a figure without a funding mechanism)~2 years for the current phase
A new community center and parking garage as part of Hurricane Ian recovery. Demolition of prior structures is largely complete.
- Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) terminal expansionUndisclosedCompleting December 2027
14 new gates, a new TSA checkpoint, and new concessions - sustained airport-facility construction demand.
- Lee Health Fort Myers hospital$824MOpening fall 2028
260-bed capacity with 236 private patient rooms, plus a medical office complex, ambulatory surgery center, and employee child development center. One of the largest single healthcare capital projects in the region's history.
Showing 3 of 4 projects tracked in this metro. The Cape Coral-Fort Myers market page lists them all.
What credentials matter for masonry & concrete, and what kills offers in Cape Coral-Fort Myers.
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 Cape Coral-Fort Myers.
What do brickmasons and blockmasons earn in Cape Coral-Fort Myers?
BLS puts the Cape Coral-Fort Myers median for brickmasons and blockmasons at $48,800 a year, 21% below the $62,120 national median. That ranks 84th of 91 metros with published figures, in the bottom quarter. Most of the market sits between $37,440 and $65,010, a 1.7x gap and a moderate spread, so a few thousand dollars over the median buys real experience. Within Florida, Palm Bay-Melbourne pays more, at $58,610.
Is it hard to hire brickmasons and blockmasons in Cape Coral-Fort Myers?
Not by national standards. Brickmasons and blockmasons make up 142% more of the Cape Coral-Fort Myers workforce than they do nationally, about 250 people. The 25 nonresidential masonry contractors here average about 28 employees per location.
Which masonry & concrete roles pay the most in Cape Coral-Fort Myers?
Of the roles we recruit for, Project Manager pays the most in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, a $100,670 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Concrete Testing Technician at $62,460, 38% below it. Precast Concrete Technician is the lowest-paid field role at $42,320. Bricklayer / Mason trails national pay the most (21% below).
How many nonresidential masonry contractors operate in Cape Coral-Fort Myers?
BLS counted 25 nonresidential masonry contractors in Cape Coral-Fort Myers in 2023, employing about 695 people between them. Down from 26 in 2018, a 4% decline against 6% decline nationally. That averages 28 people per location. They pay an average of $51,624, 24% below the $68,219 national average for the same kind of employer. BLS counted 19 nonresidential concrete contractors in Cape Coral-Fort Myers in 2023, employing about 723 people between them. Up from 15 in 2018, a 27% increase against 11% growth nationally. That averages 38 people per location, so a few large operators dominate hiring. They pay an average of $45,427, 39% below the $74,865 national average for the same kind of employer.
Which nearby metros compete with Cape Coral-Fort Myers for brickmasons and blockmasons?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Tampa (101 miles, about 360, $57,490 median), Lakeland (102 miles, about 70, $50,210 median) and Miami (122 miles, about 530, $56,500 median). Miami has the larger pool, so it is the first place to look for senior people willing to move. Tampa pays 18% more, which is where Cape Coral-Fort Myers employers tend to lose people.
Plenty of people. Few of them looking.
Cape Coral-Fort Myers has one of the deeper pools of brickmasons and blockmasons we cover, but the best of them are already working. Let's find the ones ready to move.
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