Prevailing Wage for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Prevailing wage for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers is set by the DOL under SOC 47-2051 and applies to H-1B, E-3, and green card sponsorship. Whether you work as a Cement Finisher, Concrete Mason, or Concrete Finisher, DOL defines four experience-based wage levels, and the floor shifts considerably depending on the worksite city.
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Entry-level cement masons with limited experience performing routine finishing tasks under close supervision. Workers at this stage typically have no formal postsecondary training and follow detailed instructions for standard concrete surface work. Most employers classify new hires without prior U.S. jobsite experience here.
Qualified masons with moderate experience who can independently perform standard concrete finishing, alignment, and joint-cutting tasks with minimal oversight. Level 2 is the most common filing level for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers, covering workers who handle a full range of routine site assignments.
Experienced finishers who handle complex surface work, mentor junior crew members, and adapt techniques across varied project types including roads, floors, and structural elements. Workers at this level exercise judgment on material applications and are assigned projects requiring specialized finishing skills.
Fully competent lead cement masons responsible for the highest-complexity assignments, quality control across a crew, and independent decision-making on finishing methods. These workers often oversee project segments and set standards for surface tolerances, mix specifications, and expansion joint placement.
Prevailing Wage for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Concrete finishing wages vary more by geography than most trades. Alaska and Hawaii metros pay nearly double Puerto Rico rates at every level. The worksite address on your LCA, not your employer's headquarters, determines which prevailing wage applies.
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In high-density union markets like San Francisco and San Jose, employers often file LCAs using collective bargaining wage rates rather than OES survey data. If your offer references a union agreement, verify whether the filed wage level matches your actual scope of duties.
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Verify your title matches SOC 47-2051 on the LCA
Titles like Finisher or Mason are sometimes filed under carpentry or masonry SOC codes instead of 47-2051, which carries a different prevailing wage floor. Confirm your employer's LCA uses the correct SOC before your visa petition is submitted to USCIS.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 47-2051.00 alongside Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Cement Finisher Prevailing Wage
Cement Finisher Prevailing Wage
Cement Finisher positions fall under SOC 47-2051.00 (Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Cement Mason Prevailing Wage
Cement Mason Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Cement Mason for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 47-2051.00 (Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Concrete Finisher Prevailing Wage
Concrete Finisher Prevailing Wage
Concrete Finisher is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 47-2051.00 (Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Concrete Mason Prevailing Wage
Concrete Mason Prevailing Wage
Concrete Mason positions fall under SOC 47-2051.00 (Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Finisher Prevailing Wage
Finisher Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Finisher for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 47-2051.00 (Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Mason Prevailing Wage
Mason Prevailing Wage
Mason is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 47-2051.00 (Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the DOL set the prevailing wage for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers?
DOL uses Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics across metro and nonmetro areas nationwide. For SOC 47-2051, OFLC calculates four wage levels by applying percentile breakpoints to reported earnings for this occupation in each surveyed area. Employers sponsoring a worker through H-1B or PERM must pay at least the level that matches the position's duties and complexity.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which applies to my job offer?
The four levels reflect experience and supervision. Level 1 covers entry positions with close oversight; Level 2 covers qualified workers handling routine duties independently; Level 3 applies to experienced workers with specialized skills and some mentoring responsibility; Level 4 covers fully competent lead roles with the highest complexity and autonomy. Your level should match the actual duties in the job description, not just your title. If the employer files at Level 1 for a role with lead responsibilities, the LCA wage floor may be understated.
Why does the prevailing wage for this role vary so much from city to city?
OFLC uses regional OES surveys, so wages reflect local labor market conditions for each metro area. Construction labor costs in Anchorage or the San Francisco Bay Area are structurally higher than in Puerto Rico due to cost of living, union density, and local demand for skilled trades. The worksite-on-LCA rule means the wage that applies is always the one for the city where work is actually performed, not where the employer is headquartered, so moving worksites can change the floor.
What happens if a job offer for a sponsored position falls below the prevailing wage?
An employer cannot certify a compliant LCA if the offered wage is below the prevailing wage for the applicable level and worksite. USCIS and DOL both review wage compliance: OFLC can audit and decertify an LCA, and USCIS can deny or revoke an H-1B petition based on wage deficiencies. Workers are also entitled to back pay for any shortfall during employment. If your offer seems low relative to the DOL floor for your metro, that is a compliance risk for both you and the employer.
How can I find and verify the prevailing wage for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in a specific U.S. city?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up the current prevailing wage for SOC 47-2051 by metro area and wage level. Select the area matching your worksite, not your employer's office location. You can also cross-reference earnings data through O*NET or BLS to understand the broader wage distribution. For finding employers who have actively sponsored this occupation, Migrate Mate filters sponsoring companies by role and location, showing historical sponsorship counts so you can identify which employers regularly file for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers.
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