Refractory Materials Repairers Salary
Bureau of Labor Statistics title: Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons
The median refractory materials repairers salary in the United States is $61,290 per year ($29.47/hour). Salaries range from $40,590 at the entry level to $86,510+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 1,080 refractory materials repairers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 16.9% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$61,290
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.47
per hour
Employment
1,080
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$40,590
25th percentile
$50,050
Median
$61,290
75th percentile
$75,000
90th percentile
$86,510
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-16.9%
Decline
Annual Openings
100
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Refractory Materials Repairers Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Limited data available — BLS only publishes salary data for areas with sufficient survey responses.
Salary Map — Click a state for details
$38K$77K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$77K
+26%
Indiana
$75K
+22%
Texas
$67K
+10%
Ohio
$58K
-5%
Alabama
$48K
-22%
South Carolina
$38K
-38%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $77,220 | +26.0% |
| Indiana | $74,600 | +21.7% |
| Texas | $67,330 | +9.9% |
| Ohio | $58,470 | -4.6% |
| Alabama | $47,650 | -22.3% |
| South Carolina | $37,870 | -38.2% |
Refractory Materials Repairers Salary by Metro Area
Limited metro data available — BLS only publishes data for areas with sufficient survey responses.
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $77,220 | +26.0% |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $67,380 | +9.9% |
| Birmingham, AL | $49,260 | -19.6% |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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