Prevailing Wage for Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
Prevailing wage rules for a Bricklayer Helper position are set by DOL using occupational wage surveys that cover 530 metro areas nationwide. Whether your offer is for a Hod Carrier role or a Mason Tender position, DOL assigns one of four experience levels, and the wage floor shifts significantly depending on which U.S. city the work is performed in.
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Level 1 covers entry-level Bricklayer Helper work with minimal hands-on experience, typically under one year. Workers at this level follow close supervision, handle basic material supply tasks, and have not yet developed independent judgment on jobsite safety or workflow.
Level 2 is the most common filing level for this occupation. It applies to workers with one to three years of experience who can carry out routine helper duties with limited supervision, including mixing mortar, staging materials, and maintaining a clean work area.
Level 3 covers experienced Mason Tenders and Hod Carriers who regularly work with minimal oversight, handle more complex supply and preparation tasks, and may informally guide newer helpers. Typically requires three or more years of consistent trade helper experience.
Level 4 applies to fully competent helpers who bring specialized trade knowledge, exercise independent judgment across varied masonry or tile-setting environments, and may take lead responsibility on a crew. This level is uncommon for helper classifications and commands the highest wage floor.
Prevailing Wage for Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 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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Confirm your worksite city before comparing wages
Bricklayer Helper wages vary sharply by location. Hartford and Seattle metros pay nearly double the floor of markets like Winston-Salem or San Antonio. The LCA must list the actual worksite address, so compare the prevailing wage for that specific metro, not a regional average.
Watch for signing bonus amortization in your offer
Construction and trade employers sometimes structure Hod Carrier offers with a large signing bonus counted toward the annual wage. DOL requires the prevailing wage be met through regular wages alone; one-time payments generally cannot satisfy the floor for a sponsored position.
Verify whether your title triggers the right SOC code
Mason Tender and Restoration Labor Mason Tender roles are sometimes filed under general laborer codes rather than SOC 47-3011. A mismatched SOC on the LCA can mean the certified wage does not reflect the correct Bricklayer Helper prevailing wage, which may cause a USCIS compliance issue.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 47-3011.00 alongside Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Bricklayer Helper Prevailing Wage
Bricklayer Helper Prevailing Wage
Bricklayer Helper positions fall under SOC 47-3011.00 (Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters). 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.
Hod Carrier Prevailing Wage
Hod Carrier Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Hod Carrier for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 47-3011.00 (Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Marble Finisher Helper Prevailing Wage
Marble Finisher Helper Prevailing Wage
Marble Finisher Helper is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 47-3011.00 (Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters). 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.
Mason Tender Prevailing Wage
Mason Tender Prevailing Wage
Mason Tender positions fall under SOC 47-3011.00 (Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters). 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.
Restoration Labor Mason Tender Prevailing Wage
Restoration Labor Mason Tender Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Restoration Labor Mason Tender for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 47-3011.00 (Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL determine the prevailing wage for a Bricklayer Helper?
DOL draws on Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For each metro area, BLS samples employer payroll records and calculates wage percentiles for SOC 47-3011. OFLC then maps those percentiles to four levels: Level 1 at roughly the 17th percentile, Level 2 near the 34th, Level 3 near the 50th, and Level 4 near the 67th.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which one applies to my offer?
DOL ties each level to experience and supervision. Level 1 is entry-level with close supervision and under one year of experience. Level 2 covers qualified workers who operate with limited oversight, and is the level most Bricklayer Helper LCAs are filed at. Level 3 reflects experienced helpers working independently. Level 4 is reserved for fully competent workers with broad trade knowledge. Your employer selects the level based on the job duties described in the LCA, so compare your actual duties to the level definitions before accepting an offer.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same Hod Carrier job differ so much from city to city?
OFLC uses regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data, so each metro area produces its own wage distribution. Construction labor markets in Seattle or Hartford are influenced by union density, local project volumes, and cost of living, which lifts the floor considerably above markets like San Antonio or Winston-Salem. Because the LCA must list the actual worksite address, the certified wage is always tied to that specific location rather than a national average.
What happens if a sponsored Bricklayer Helper offer is below the certified prevailing wage?
An LCA that certifies a wage below the applicable prevailing wage is invalid, and USCIS can deny the H-1B or other sponsored visa petition on that basis. If the shortfall is discovered after sponsorship begins, DOL can require back-wage payments and may debar the employer from future filings. Workers should compare the offered wage to the OFLC Wage Search result for their metro before the LCA is filed.
How can I find and verify the prevailing wage for a Mason Tender position in a specific U.S. city?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up SOC code 47-3011 and select the metro area where the work will be performed. The tool returns all four wage levels based on the most recent BLS survey data. Cross-check against any offer letter and confirm the level description matches the duties in the job posting. Migrate Mate can also show you which employers have a history of sponsoring this type of role in that market.
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