Electrician vs Mason
Side-by-side salary, job growth, and training comparison for 2026
Electrician
$62,350
National Median Salary
Total Jobs818,700
Annual Openings79,900
Training4-5 yr apprenticeship
Mason
$53,480
National Median Salary
Total Jobs211,600
Annual Openings19,200
Training3 yr apprenticeship
Metric
Electrician
Mason
Median Salary National, BLS 2023 | $62,350* | $53,480 |
Total Jobs Current employment | 818,700* | 211,600 |
Annual Job Openings New + replacement | 79,900* | 19,200 |
Training Time | 4-5 yr apprenticeship | 3 yr apprenticeship |
* indicates higher/better value. Source: BLS OES 2023.
Top States for Electricians
Illinois$95,340
New York$91,870
Hawaii$87,530
Oregon$84,210
Alaska$82,990
Top States for Masons
Illinois$87,320
New York$83,450
New Jersey$79,870
Massachusetts$76,540
Alaska$74,210