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California cement mason prevailing wage, county by county
A cement mason's prevailing wage on California public works runs from $80.69 an hour in Ventura County to $83.56 in Alameda County, wages and employer payments together. The median county is $83.56.
Cement Mason rate in each California county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Issued | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alameda CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Alpine CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Amador CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Butte CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Calaveras CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Colusa CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Contra Costa CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Del Norte CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
El Dorado CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Fresno CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Glenn CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Humboldt CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Imperial CountyCement Mason, Curb and Gutter Machine Operator; Clary and Similar Type of Screed Operator (Cement only); Grinding Machine Operator (all types); Jackson Vibratory, Texas Screed and Similar Type Screed Operator; Scoring Machine Operator · Southern California | $50.00 | $30.69 | $80.69 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-23-203-2-2026-1 |
Inyo CountyCement Mason, Curb and Gutter Machine Operator; Clary and Similar Type of Screed Operator (Cement only); Grinding Machine Operator (all types); Jackson Vibratory, Texas Screed and Similar Type Screed Operator; Scoring Machine Operator · Southern California | $50.00 | $30.69 | $80.69 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-23-203-2-2026-1 |
Kern CountyCement Mason, Curb and Gutter Machine Operator; Clary and Similar Type of Screed Operator (Cement only); Grinding Machine Operator (all types); Jackson Vibratory, Texas Screed and Similar Type Screed Operator; Scoring Machine Operator · Southern California | $50.00 | $30.69 | $80.69 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-23-203-2-2026-1 |
Kings CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Lake CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Lassen CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Los Angeles CountyCement Mason, Curb and Gutter Machine Operator; Clary and Similar Type of Screed Operator (Cement only); Grinding Machine Operator (all types); Jackson Vibratory, Texas Screed and Similar Type Screed Operator; Scoring Machine Operator · Southern California | $50.00 | $30.69 | $80.69 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-23-203-2-2026-1 |
Madera CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Marin CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Mariposa CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Mendocino CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Merced CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Modoc CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Mono CountyCement Mason, Curb and Gutter Machine Operator; Clary and Similar Type of Screed Operator (Cement only); Grinding Machine Operator (all types); Jackson Vibratory, Texas Screed and Similar Type Screed Operator; Scoring Machine Operator · Southern California | $50.00 | $30.69 | $80.69 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-23-203-2-2026-1 |
Monterey CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Napa CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Nevada CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Orange CountyCement Mason, Curb and Gutter Machine Operator; Clary and Similar Type of Screed Operator (Cement only); Grinding Machine Operator (all types); Jackson Vibratory, Texas Screed and Similar Type Screed Operator; Scoring Machine Operator · Southern California | $50.00 | $30.69 | $80.69 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-23-203-2-2026-1 |
Placer CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Plumas CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Riverside CountyCement Mason, Curb and Gutter Machine Operator; Clary and Similar Type of Screed Operator (Cement only); Grinding Machine Operator (all types); Jackson Vibratory, Texas Screed and Similar Type Screed Operator; Scoring Machine Operator · Southern California | $50.00 | $30.69 | $80.69 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-23-203-2-2026-1 |
Sacramento CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
San Benito CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
San Bernardino CountyCement Mason, Curb and Gutter Machine Operator; Clary and Similar Type of Screed Operator (Cement only); Grinding Machine Operator (all types); Jackson Vibratory, Texas Screed and Similar Type Screed Operator; Scoring Machine Operator · Southern California | $50.00 | $30.69 | $80.69 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-23-203-2-2026-1 |
San Diego CountyCement Mason Building Construction: TYPE I & II | $49.18 | $34.35 | $83.53 | Aug 22, 2026 | SD-23-203-3-2026-1A |
San Francisco CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
San Joaquin CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
San Luis Obispo CountyCement Mason, Curb and Gutter Machine Operator; Clary and Similar Type of Screed Operator (Cement only); Grinding Machine Operator (all types); Jackson Vibratory, Texas Screed and Similar Type Screed Operator; Scoring Machine Operator · Southern California | $50.00 | $30.69 | $80.69 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-23-203-2-2026-1 |
San Mateo CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Santa Barbara CountyCement Mason, Curb and Gutter Machine Operator; Clary and Similar Type of Screed Operator (Cement only); Grinding Machine Operator (all types); Jackson Vibratory, Texas Screed and Similar Type Screed Operator; Scoring Machine Operator · Southern California | $50.00 | $30.69 | $80.69 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-23-203-2-2026-1 |
Santa Clara CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Santa Cruz CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Shasta CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Sierra CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Siskiyou CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Solano CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Sonoma CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Stanislaus CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Sutter CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Tehama CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Trinity CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Tulare CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Tuolumne CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Ventura CountyCement Mason, Curb and Gutter Machine Operator; Clary and Similar Type of Screed Operator (Cement only); Grinding Machine Operator (all types); Jackson Vibratory, Texas Screed and Similar Type Screed Operator; Scoring Machine Operator · Southern California | $50.00 | $30.69 | $80.69 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-23-203-2-2026-1 |
Yolo CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Yuba CountyCement Mason · Northern California | $51.35 | $32.21 | $83.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-23-203-1-2026-1 |
Main cement mason classification in each county, DIR period 2026-2. DIR sets this trade by region, so neighboring counties often share a rate. You pay the rate for the county where the work is done. Checked October 24, 2026.
How much does a cement mason make on prevailing wage in California?
$80.69 to $83.56 an hour, base wage plus fringe benefits, depending on the county; the median county pays $83.56. 2 groups of counties with identical rates and 1 county with rates of their own, highest main rate first, each split into base wage and employer payments on one scale.
- Northern California46 counties$83.56
- San Diego County1 county · Cement Mason Building Construction: TYPE…$83.53
- Southern California11 counties · Cement Mason, Curb and Gutter Machine…$80.69
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern California, 46 counties: Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Kings, Lake, Lassen, Madera, Marin, Mariposa, Mendocino, Merced, Modoc, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tulare, Tuolumne, Yolo, Yuba | Cement Mason | $51.35 | $83.56 |
| San Diego County | Cement Mason Building Construction: TYPE I & II | $49.18 | $83.53 |
| Southern California, 11 counties: Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura | Cement Mason, Curb and Gutter Machine Operator; Clary and Similar Type of Screed Operator (Cement only); Grinding Machine Operator (all types); Jackson Vibratory, Texas Screed and Similar Type Screed Operator; Scoring Machine Operator | $50.00 | $80.69 |
2 groups of counties with identical DIR rates, and 1 county with rates of its own.
These are journeyperson rates. Apprentices are paid from separate DAS determinations that DIR publishes by craft, county and program.
Determinations: NC-23-203-1-2026-1, NC-23-203-1A-2026-1, SC-23-203-2-2026-1, SD-23-203-3-2026-1, SD-23-203-3-2026-1A
Questions about California cement mason pay
What is the cement mason prevailing wage in Los Angeles County?
$80.69 an hour: a $50.00 base wage plus $30.69 in employer payments (fringe benefits), under DIR determination SC-23-203-2-2026-1. Overtime and every cement mason classification in Los Angeles County.
Does cement mason prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Los Angeles County the $80.69 total is a $50.00 base wage plus $30.69 in employer payments (fringe benefits), about 38% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Do apprentice cement masons get this rate?
Registered apprentices are paid DIR's apprentice rates, which DIR publishes separately by craft, county and apprenticeship program on its apprentice wage page. The rates on this site are journeyperson rates.
Why do some counties have the same cement mason rate?
DIR sets many trades by area or region rather than one county at a time. Across California, the 58 counties with a cement mason rate fall into 3 distinct sets of rates, and 2 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 46 counties (Northern California).
Which county pays cement masons the most in California?
Alameda County, at $83.56 an hour for the main classification. The lowest is Ventura County at $80.69, and the median county is $83.56.