Concrete Finisher Salary (2025)
Construction · SOC Code 47-2051 · 3-year apprenticeship
National Salary Range
Concrete Finisher salaries range from $43,192 to $63,674 median across cities, depending on location, union membership, and experience level.
Concrete Finisher Salary by City
| City | Median | Range (10th-90th) | COL-Adjusted | Grade | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $63,674 | $39,578 – $95,363 | $33,513 | D | 8,105 |
| Boston, MA | $62,354 | $38,744 – $94,008 | $41,022 | D | 8,028 |
| New York, NY | $61,732 | $36,413 – $86,912 | $33,012 | D | 6,958 |
| Seattle, WA | $59,993 | $38,175 – $88,984 | $40,264 | D | 3,648 |
| Chicago, IL | $57,812 | $34,425 – $85,779 | $54,030 | C | 4,632 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $56,457 | $34,250 – $84,279 | $49,093 | D | 4,476 |
| Portland, OR | $55,731 | $35,238 – $81,427 | $42,870 | D | 4,159 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $55,136 | $34,204 – $84,212 | $52,015 | D | 4,208 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $53,779 | $34,420 – $77,866 | $32,397 | D | 8,122 |
| Denver, CO | $53,535 | $33,588 – $76,560 | $41,824 | D | 4,448 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $53,262 | $33,946 – $79,349 | $51,213 | D | 3,462 |
| Dallas, TX | $52,304 | $32,797 – $76,273 | $51,278 | D | 3,191 |
| Atlanta, GA | $48,926 | $29,889 – $72,453 | $46,157 | D | 3,483 |
| Houston, TX | $48,356 | $28,520 – $73,451 | $50,371 | D | 3,204 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $48,085 | $29,655 – $74,076 | $46,236 | D | 3,698 |
| Charlotte, NC | $47,942 | $29,488 – $69,363 | $48,920 | D | 2,430 |
| Detroit, MI | $47,934 | $30,274 – $69,865 | $53,858 | C | 3,576 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $47,192 | $28,578 – $70,139 | $49,158 | D | 3,698 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $47,077 | $28,745 – $71,056 | $51,171 | D | 3,504 |
| Tampa, FL | $46,730 | $29,223 – $68,611 | $46,267 | D | 3,693 |
| St. Louis, MO | $46,639 | $29,841 – $70,957 | $51,821 | D | 2,857 |
| Raleigh, NC | $45,973 | $28,623 – $67,184 | $45,973 | D | 3,857 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $45,890 | $27,814 – $67,748 | $50,429 | D | 2,905 |
| New Orleans, LA | $45,716 | $29,443 – $70,879 | $48,122 | D | 2,167 |
| Nashville, TN | $45,624 | $27,391 – $67,166 | $44,295 | D | 4,101 |
| Columbus, OH | $45,417 | $28,345 – $65,652 | $48,835 | D | 2,955 |
| Miami, FL | $45,276 | $27,124 – $65,566 | $37,111 | D | 3,636 |
| Kansas City, MO | $45,099 | $27,892 – $69,334 | $47,978 | D | 3,736 |
| San Antonio, TX | $43,417 | $26,574 – $62,222 | $48,241 | D | 2,581 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $43,192 | $26,198 – $64,650 | $41,934 | D | 4,287 |
About Concrete Finisher Pay
Concrete Finishers earn a national median salary of $50,675 based on 2025 BLS occupational wage data. The highest-paying city for this trade is San Francisco at $63,674 median, while Phoenix offers the lowest at $43,192.
Becoming a concrete finisher typically requires a 3-year apprenticeship program. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) can expect around $39,578, while master-level tradespeople (90th percentile) earn $95,363 or more. With 7% wage growth over the past 5 years, this trade is growing at a steady pace.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for concrete finishers is $50,675 based on 2025 BLS data. Pay ranges from $43,192 to $63,674 depending on city, experience, and union status.
San Francisco offers the highest median pay for concrete finishers at $63,674. However, cost of living matters — the COL-adjusted pay may tell a different story. Check our city-by-city breakdown above.
With a Trade Pay Score of D and 7% wage growth over 5 years, concrete finisher offers steady career prospects. There are approximately 123,805 jobs nationwide across 30 metro areas.
Becoming a concrete finisher typically requires a 3-year apprenticeship program combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Entry-level pay starts around $39,578 (10th percentile).
Wage data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2025. Trade Pay Scores are a composite of median wage vs. metro income, wage growth, job demand, and COL-adjusted pay.