Plumber vs Mason
Side-by-side salary, job growth, and training comparison for 2026
Plumber
$61,550
National Median Salary
Total Jobs513,000
Annual Openings48,600
Training4-5 yr apprenticeship
Mason
$53,480
National Median Salary
Total Jobs211,600
Annual Openings19,200
Training3 yr apprenticeship
Metric
Plumber
Mason
Median Salary National, BLS 2023 | $61,550* | $53,480 |
Total Jobs Current employment | 513,000* | 211,600 |
Annual Job Openings New + replacement | 48,600* | 19,200 |
Training Time | 4-5 yr apprenticeship | 3 yr apprenticeship |
* indicates higher/better value. Source: BLS OES 2023.
Top States for Plumbers
Illinois$101,780
New York$98,430
New Jersey$91,650
Alaska$90,120
Massachusetts$87,340
Top States for Masons
Illinois$87,320
New York$83,450
New Jersey$79,870
Massachusetts$76,540
Alaska$74,210