Masonry & Concrete recruiters serving Provo.
Provo has 393% more brickmasons and blockmasons per job than the country as a whole, about 510 in the metro. BLS counts 8 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 Provo.
BLS counts about 6,520 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Provo metro, the largest group being carpenters (about 3,080). Relative to the size of the local economy, brickmasons and blockmasons are far more concentrated here than nationally (location quotient 4.93). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Masonry & Concrete hub.
Bricklayer / Mason
Provo: 510 employed · $62,380 median, 50th-highest of 91 metros
Concrete Finisher
Provo: 1,210 employed · $51,170 median, 62nd-highest of 111 metros
Concrete Form Setter / Carpenter
Provo: 3,080 employed · $53,230 median, 62nd-highest of 112 metros
Masonry Foreman
Provo: 2,740 employed · $76,070 median, 79th-highest of 112 metros
Concrete Pump Operator
Provo: 1,440 employed · $59,880 median, 58th-highest of 112 metros
Estimator
Provo: 490 employed · $77,570 median, 61st-highest of 111 metros
Project Manager
Provo: 1,190 employed · $99,490 median, 102nd-highest of 111 metros
Restoration Mason
Precast Concrete Technician
Provo: 170 employed · $39,160 median, 81st-highest of 85 metros
Concrete Testing Technician
Provo: 110 employed · $60,560 median, 77th-highest of 111 metros
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What Masonry & Concrete roles earn in Provo.
Brickmasons and blockmasons in Provo earn a median $62,380, level with the $62,120 national figure, and 50th of 91 metros. Pay runs $46,840 at the tenth percentile to $78,280 at the ninetieth. The best-paid role below is civil engineering technologists and technicians, at $60,560 against $64,950 nationally.
| Role | Provo median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bricklayer / Mason · Restoration MasonBrickmasons and Blockmasons (47-2021) | $62,380 | $46,840–$78,280 | $62,120 | 0% | 510 |
| Concrete FinisherCement Masons and Concrete Finishers (47-2051) | $51,170 | $40,920–$64,450 | $57,020 | −10% | 1,210 |
| Concrete Form Setter / CarpenterCarpenters (47-2031) | $53,230 | $37,190–$74,600 | $60,580 | −12% | 3,080 |
| Masonry ForemanFirst-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011) | $76,070 | $52,000–$115,800 | $79,920 | −5% | 2,740 |
| Concrete Pump OperatorOperating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (47-2073) | $59,880 | $47,500–$73,860 | $59,850 | 0% | 1,440 |
| EstimatorCost Estimators (13-1051) | $77,570 | $49,760–$116,950 | $78,740 | −1% | 490 |
| Project ManagerConstruction Managers (11-9021) | $99,490 | $57,110–$149,990 | $114,990 | −13% | 1,190 |
| Precast Concrete TechnicianMolders, Shapers, and Casters (51-9195) | $39,160 | $34,100–$50,460 | $46,170 | −15% | 170 |
| Concrete Testing TechnicianCivil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3022) | $60,560 | $38,050–$93,180 | $64,950 | −7% | 110 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Provo 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 Provo's masonry & concrete market has changed since 2018.
Provo lost nonresidential masonry contractors between 2018 and 2023, from 15 business locations to 8 (down 47%), behind the 6% national decline. With so few firms, one opening or closing moves that percentage a long way. Headcount at those firms went up 10%, to about 666 people, so fewer firms are employing more people each. Average annual pay there went from $46,430 to $56,362 (+21%), in step with the 23% national increase. The number of nonresidential concrete contractors in Provo rose from 10 in 2018 to 13 in 2023, up 30%, ahead of the 11% national rise. Headcount at those firms went up 25%, to about 518 people. Average annual pay there went from $55,921 to $75,214 (+35%), faster than the 25% national increase, a sign employers here have had to bid up.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidential masonry contractors: business locations | 15 | 8 | −47% |
| Nonresidential masonry contractors: employment | 606 | 666 | +10% |
| Nonresidential masonry contractors: average annual pay | $46,430 | $56,362 | +21% |
| Nonresidential concrete contractors: business locations | 10 | 13 | +30% |
| Nonresidential concrete contractors: employment | 416 | 518 | +25% |
| Nonresidential concrete contractors: average annual pay | $55,921 | $75,214 | +35% |
BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, private employers, annual averages. A dash means BLS did not publish the figure.
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Provo runs 200% 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 Provo's masonry and concrete market compares
In 2023 the Provo metro had 13 nonresidential concrete contractors (counted by business location), with about 518 people on their payrolls. Average pay at those firms was $75,214, in line with the national average of $74,865 for the same kind of employer. Headcount fell 3.2% over the year even as it grew 5.5% nationally, which usually means people leaving the trade or moving to other markets rather than a lack of work. The number of these employers rose 18.2%, more firms competing for the same crews. That works out to 1.8 per 100,000 residents, close to the 1.9 national rate. These firms account for 1.7% of all construction employment in the metro.
Among the 99 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Provo ranks 36th for headcount, 57th for median pay and 1st 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 1,850 | $60,740 | 1.69 | 11 |
| Provo | 1,210 | $51,170 | 3.00 | 8 |
| Ogden | 840 | $52,000 | 2.32 | 7 |
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 Provo, 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, Provo metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Masonry & Concrete licensing in Utah.
Utah licenses construction contractors as general contractors or as specialty contractors in defined classifications set by state rule. The same state rules apply in Salt Lake City and Ogden, so candidates licensed there can work in Provo without re-qualifying.
Licensing authority: Division of Professional Licensing (Utah Department of Commerce). Confirm current rules with the agency.
Nearby markets competing for Provo talent.
The closest metro we cover is Salt Lake City, about 40 miles away, with roughly 510 brickmasons and blockmasons (1.0 times Provo's 510). Provo pays more than every metro we cover within reach ($62,380 median), which helps when recruiting people in from Salt Lake City at $60,450.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provo | – | 510 | $62,380 |
| Salt Lake City | 38 mi | 510 | $60,450 |
| Ogden | 70 mi | 270 | $60,560 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
What else is competing for Provo crews.
Not masonry & concrete work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into Provo in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- QTS Eagle Mountain data center campus$6B (first phase, 5 buildings)Construction began Sept 2025; structural framing nearing completion April 2026
193 acres, five data center buildings, over 650MW of planned critical power capacity, and expansion plans over the next 5 years. Supporting more than 2,000 construction jobs at peak - the largest capital project in Utah County's history.
- 2100 North Freeway$621MUnder construction
A 2.8-mile freeway-to-freeway connection between the Mountain View Corridor and I-15 - major heavy-civil demand in Utah County.
- US-189 Provo Canyon widening$105MUnderway in 2026, completion late 2027
Widening to two lanes in each direction through Provo Canyon, with hillside excavation and lane shifts already underway.
These are the 3 projects we track in Provo. The Provo market page covers hiring conditions across every trade here.
What credentials matter for masonry & concrete, and what kills offers in Provo.
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 Provo.
What do brickmasons and blockmasons earn in Provo?
BLS puts the Provo median for brickmasons and blockmasons at $62,380 a year, about the same as the $62,120 national median. That ranks 50th of 91 metros with published figures, in the middle of the pack. Most of the market sits between $46,840 and $78,280, a 1.7x gap and a moderate spread, so a few thousand dollars over the median buys real experience. No other Utah metro we cover pays more for this work.
Is it hard to hire brickmasons and blockmasons in Provo?
Not by national standards. Brickmasons and blockmasons make up 393% more of the Provo workforce than they do nationally, about 510 people. The 8 nonresidential masonry contractors here average about 83 employees per location, which means a handful of large operators set the pace on pay. There are 47% fewer of those firms than in 2018, so experienced people have fewer local employers to move between.
Which masonry & concrete roles pay the most in Provo?
Of the roles we recruit for, Project Manager pays the most in Provo, a $99,490 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Bricklayer / Mason at $62,380, 37% below it. Precast Concrete Technician is the lowest-paid field role at $39,160. Precast Concrete Technician trails national pay the most (15% below).
How many nonresidential masonry contractors operate in Provo?
BLS counted 8 nonresidential masonry contractors in Provo in 2023, employing about 666 people between them. Down from 15 in 2018, a 47% decline against 6% decline nationally. That averages 83 people per location, so a few large operators dominate hiring. They pay an average of $56,362, 17% below the $68,219 national average for the same kind of employer. BLS counted 13 nonresidential concrete contractors in Provo in 2023, employing about 518 people between them. Up from 10 in 2018, a 30% increase against 11% growth nationally. That averages 40 people per location, so a few large operators dominate hiring. They pay about the national average of $74,865.
Which nearby metros compete with Provo for brickmasons and blockmasons?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Salt Lake City (38 miles, about 510, $60,450 median) and Ogden (70 miles, about 270, $60,560 median).
Plenty of people. Few of them looking.
Provo 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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