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Average Salary for Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons

SOC 49-9045 · Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations · 2024 data

The median annual wage for Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons in the United States is $58,540 ($28.15/hr), based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $37,050 at the 10th percentile to $81,440 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 1,100 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 30.3% since 2014.

Median Annual

$58,540

Mean Annual

$61,480

10th Pct

$37,050

75th Pct

$73,940

Employment

1,100

Salary Distribution

$37k
10th
$48k
25th
$59k
Median
$74k
75th
$81k
90th

Highest Paying Metro Areas

Metro Area Median Annual
Birmingham, AL $46,430

Salary by State

State Median Annual
Virginia $71,500
Indiana $59,150
Ohio $58,540
Texas $58,340
Michigan $42,650
Alabama $39,740
South Carolina $36,970

Salary by Industry

National median wage for Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons broken down by industry sector, 2024 data.

Industry Median Annual
Other Services (except Public Administration) $76,880
Repair and Maintenance $76,880
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance $76,880
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors $65,060
Masonry Contractors $65,060
Construction $62,170
Specialty Trade Contractors $61,080
Cross-industry, Private Ownership only $58,540
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing $54,890
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing $54,890
Foundries $52,630
Manufacturing $52,630
Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing $50,110
Primary Metal Manufacturing $50,110
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing $39,740

National Wage Trend

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Year Median Annual
2024 $58,540
2023 $48,410
2022 $50,550
2021 $54,250
2020 $54,610
2019 $53,990
2018 $52,190
2017 $48,570
2016 $45,230
2015 $47,060
2014 $44,910