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Concrete Finisher Salary in California (2026)
$30.15 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,595/year ($4,216/month) for a single filer
California ranks 12th of 51 states for Concrete Finisher pay, with a median about 10% above the national average. Of the 28,700 Concrete Finisher jobs BLS counts in California, the typical worker earns $62,700 a year — though pay ranges from $46,510 for newcomers to $101,810 at the top.
Concrete Finisher pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,510 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,450 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $84,070 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $101,810 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 28,700 Concrete Finisher jobs in California (occupation code 47-2051, “Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Concrete Finisher salary of $62,700 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,595 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $62,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,344 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,797 |
| California state income tax | −$1,964 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,595 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,216 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Concrete Finisher make in California?
- The median Concrete Finisher salary in California is $62,700 per year ($30.15 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,450 and $84,070.
- What is the take-home pay for a Concrete Finisher in California?
- On the median salary of $62,700, a single filer in California takes home about $50,595 per year ($4,216 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Concrete Finisher jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 28,700 Concrete Finisher jobs in California in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified California state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for California.