Masonry & Concrete recruiters serving Reno.
BLS counts 5 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 Reno.
BLS counts about 5,200 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Reno metro, the largest group being carpenters (about 2,750). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Masonry & Concrete hub.
Bricklayer / Mason
Reno: BLS does not publish a local figure for this occupation.
Concrete Finisher
Reno: 810 employed · $61,360 median, 34th-highest of 111 metros
Concrete Form Setter / Carpenter
Reno: 2,750 employed · $62,350 median, 32nd-highest of 112 metros
Masonry Foreman
Reno: 2,020 employed · $80,610 median, 45th-highest of 112 metros
Concrete Pump Operator
Reno: 1,290 employed · $73,260 median, 30th-highest of 112 metros
Estimator
Reno: 520 employed · $82,270 median, 22nd-highest of 111 metros
Project Manager
Reno: 830 employed · $113,640 median, 47th-highest of 111 metros
Restoration Mason
Precast Concrete Technician
Reno: 150 employed · $46,000 median, 47th-highest of 85 metros
Concrete Testing Technician
Reno: 200 employed · $66,950 median, 41st-highest of 111 metros
What Masonry & Concrete roles earn in Reno.
BLS publishes no Reno pay for brickmasons and blockmasons; nationally the median is $62,120. Cement masons and concrete finishers in Reno earn a median $61,360, 8% over the $57,020 national figure, and 34th of 111 metros. Pay runs $45,550 at the tenth percentile to $85,010 at the ninetieth. The best-paid role below is operating engineers and other construction equipment operators, at $73,260 against $59,850 nationally. BLS withholds Reno pay for one occupation in the table.
| Role | Reno 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) | $61,360 | $45,550–$85,010 | $57,020 | +8% | 810 |
| Concrete Form Setter / CarpenterCarpenters (47-2031) | $62,350 | $44,920–$96,900 | $60,580 | +3% | 2,750 |
| Masonry ForemanFirst-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011) | $80,610 | $56,990–$124,600 | $79,920 | +1% | 2,020 |
| Concrete Pump OperatorOperating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (47-2073) | $73,260 | $54,810–$108,140 | $59,850 | +22% | 1,290 |
| EstimatorCost Estimators (13-1051) | $82,270 | $50,920–$132,140 | $78,740 | +4% | 520 |
| Project ManagerConstruction Managers (11-9021) | $113,640 | $81,670–$185,800 | $114,990 | −1% | 830 |
| Precast Concrete TechnicianMolders, Shapers, and Casters (51-9195) | $46,000 | $36,840–$76,730 | $46,170 | 0% | 150 |
| Concrete Testing TechnicianCivil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3022) | $66,950 | $42,470–$100,340 | $64,950 | +3% | 200 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Reno 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 Reno's masonry & concrete market has changed since 2018.
The number of nonresidential masonry contractors in Reno rose from 4 in 2018 to 5 in 2023, up 25%, ahead of the 6% national decline. With so few firms, one opening or closing moves that percentage a long way. Headcount at those firms went up 25%, to about 74 people. Average annual pay there went from $53,748 to $63,713 (+19%), slower than the 23% national increase. Reno lost nonresidential concrete contractors between 2018 and 2023, from 14 business locations to 12 (down 14%), behind the 11% growth nationally. How many people those 12 locations employ is not published: with a category this small, BLS would effectively be reporting individual employers' payrolls.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidential masonry contractors: business locations | 4 | 5 | +25% |
| Nonresidential masonry contractors: employment | 59 | 74 | +25% |
| Nonresidential masonry contractors: average annual pay | $53,748 | $63,713 | +19% |
| Nonresidential concrete contractors: business locations | 14 | 12 | −14% |
| Nonresidential concrete contractors: employment | 278 | – | – |
| Nonresidential concrete contractors: average annual pay | $69,713 | – | – |
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.
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Reno runs 121% 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 Reno's masonry and concrete market compares
In 2023 the Reno metro had 12 nonresidential concrete 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 rose 9.1%, more firms competing for the same crews. That works out to 2.4 per 100,000 residents against 1.9 nationally, a crowded field where experienced people get approached often.
Among the 99 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Reno ranks 52nd for headcount, 32nd for median pay and 5th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 2,280 | $60,870 | 1.51 | 23 |
| Reno | 810 | $61,360 | 2.21 | 5 |
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 Reno, 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, Reno metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Masonry & Concrete licensing in Nevada.
Nevada requires a license for contractors, explicitly including subcontractors and specialty contractors, with specialty trades licensed in the C classifications. The only exemption is for repair or maintenance under $1,000 that needs no permit, and it has further limits. The same state rules apply in Las Vegas, so candidates licensed there can work in Reno without re-qualifying.
Licensing authority: Nevada State Contractors Board. Confirm current rules with the agency.
Nearby markets competing for Reno talent.
The closest metro we cover is Sacramento, about 110 miles away, with roughly 340 brickmasons and blockmasons. BLS does not publish Reno figures for this occupation, so the nearby markets are the best guide: Sacramento has the largest pool within reach, about 340, and San Francisco pays the most, a $77,350 median.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | – | – | – |
| Sacramento | 111 mi | 340 | $73,810 |
| Stockton | 135 mi | 150 | $75,490 |
| Modesto | 145 mi | – | – |
| San Francisco | 186 mi | 340 | $77,350 |
| San Jose | 189 mi | 180 | $75,930 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
What else is competing for Reno crews.
Not masonry & concrete work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into Reno in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- Fleet Data Centers (Tahoe Reno Industrial Center)$10B combined construction costsPeak construction employing 1,000-1,500 trades workers
Two campuses - the 200MW South Valley campus and the Peru Ridge project - built by a Tract Capital Management subsidiary.
- Vantage Data Centers Northern Nevada campusUndisclosed (224MW at full build-out)First of four buildings opening Q2 2026
Four planned four-story data center buildings.
- Tesla Gigafactory Nevada expansion$3.6B ($330.25M state abatement approved)9,275 construction jobs estimated through 2027
A 100 GWh 4680 battery cell factory and Tesla's first high-volume Semi factory, adding 4 million sq ft to Tesla's existing 5.4 million sq ft Nevada campus - Tesla has invested $6.2B in Nevada total since 2014.
These are the 3 projects we track in Reno. The Reno market page covers hiring conditions across every trade here.
What credentials matter for masonry & concrete, and what kills offers in Reno.
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 Reno.
Which masonry & concrete roles pay the most in Reno?
Of the roles we recruit for, Project Manager pays the most in Reno, a $113,640 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Concrete Pump Operator at $73,260, 36% below it. Precast Concrete Technician is the lowest-paid field role at $46,000. Relative to national pay, Concrete Pump Operator is the strongest-paying role here (22% above).
How many nonresidential masonry contractors operate in Reno?
BLS counted 5 nonresidential masonry contractors in Reno in 2023, employing about 74 people between them. Up from 4 in 2018, a 25% increase against 6% decline nationally. That averages 15 people per location. They pay an average of $63,713, 7% below the $68,219 national average for the same kind of employer. BLS counted 12 nonresidential concrete contractors in Reno in 2023. Down from 14 in 2018, a 14% decline against 11% growth nationally. BLS withholds their combined headcount and pay here, which it does when a category is small enough that the figures could identify individual employers.
Which nearby metros compete with Reno for brickmasons and blockmasons?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Sacramento (111 miles, about 340, $73,810 median), Stockton (135 miles, about 150, $75,490 median) and San Francisco (186 miles, about 340, $77,350 median).
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