Mason vs Industrial Mechanic
Side-by-side salary, job growth, and training comparison for 2026
Mason
$53,480
National Median Salary
Total Jobs211,600
Annual Openings19,200
Training3 yr apprenticeship
Industrial Mechanic
$60,750
National Median Salary
Total Jobs574,500
Annual Openings54,000
Training4 yr apprenticeship
Metric
Mason
Industrial Mechanic
Median Salary National, BLS 2023 | $53,480 | $60,750* |
Total Jobs Current employment | 211,600 | 574,500* |
Annual Job Openings New + replacement | 19,200 | 54,000* |
Training Time | 3 yr apprenticeship | 4 yr apprenticeship |
* indicates higher/better value. Source: BLS OES 2023.
Top States for Masons
Illinois$87,320
New York$83,450
New Jersey$79,870
Massachusetts$76,540
Alaska$74,210
Top States for Industrial Mechanics
Alaska$87,230
Washington$83,450
Connecticut$80,120
Oregon$78,340
Michigan$76,890