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Mason - Federal Salaries of 2022
Pay Rates for "Mason"
How much does a Mason in the federal government get paid? $59,008.35* *Based on the 2022 average.Mason was the 323rd most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2022, with 208 employed. The most common payscale was the nonsupervisory pay schedules - federal wage system payscale.
In 2022, the National Park Service hired the most employees titled Masonry, with an average salary of $52,108.
Government Masonry jobs are classified under the Federal Wage Schedule, Wage Grade (FWS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Masonry job is FWS-1, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is FWS-10. Remember that the starting and maximum yearly pay listed above reflect base pay only - your actual salary will be higher based on the Locality Pay Adjustment for the area in which you work.
This standard is used to grade all nonsupervisory jobs involved in maintenance, repair, alteration, and construction of masonry structures of brick, block, stone, firebrick, and similar materials.
Agencies that have hired a Mason
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| National Park Service | 118 | $52,108.23 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 63 | $62,986.27 |
| National Gallery of Art | 10 | $79,587.70 |
| Smithsonian Institution (Exchange Sep Boards of Trust) | 7 | $75,820.71 |
| Public Buildings Service | 5 | $79,706.60 |
| Bureau of Engraving and Printing | 2 | $96,837.00 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 1 | $85,254.00 |
| Presidio Trust | 1 | $103,453.00 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 1 | $49,295.00 |
Mason Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Mason is $59,008.35. The highest paid Mason made $105,122 in 2022.
Common Mason Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Masonry Employees |
|---|---|
| WG - Nonsupervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 184 |
| WL - Leader Pay Schedule - Federal Wage System | 15 |
| WS - Supervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 6 |
| WE - Currency Manufacturing | 2 |
| AD - Administratively Determined Rates, Not Elsewhere Specified | 1 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $17.68 to $7.38 / hour at paygrade FWS-1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $11.60 to $32.52 / hour at paygrade FWS-10 |
| Occupation Family: | STRUCTURAL AND FINISHING WORK FAMILY |
Other Jobs at the FWS-1 Paygrade
FWS-1 is the starting paygrade for Masonry jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the FWS-1 paygrade.
| Occupation | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|
| Custodial Working | FWS-1 | FWS-2 |
| Elevator Operating | FWS-1 | FWS-2 |
| Mobile Equipment Servicing | FWS-1 | FWS-6 |
| Laboratory Working | FWS-1 | FWS-4 |
| Fabric Working | FWS-1 | FWS-9 |
Average Masonry Pay Trend from 2004 to 2022
In 2004, the average pay for a Mason was $43,021. Since then, the average pay has increased to $59,008 in 2022.
Data Sources
The information provided on these pages is sourced from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) 
Enterprise Human Resources Integration (EHRI) dataset. Postal Service data is managed exclusively by the USPS . All information is displayed unmodified and as provided by the source agency.
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The series code of this occupation is 3603.