Home & Repair, Illinois

Mason cost in Chicago, IL

A typical Mason figure in Chicago is about $100 per hour, about 32% above the national figure of $75.

Typical cost

Typical in Chicago

$100

per hour

Fair price range: $53 to $146

On the low end
$53
On the high end
$146

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Chicago. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Brick vs stone
  2. Repointing
  3. Chimney
  4. Access
  5. Matching

Ways to pay less

  1. Repoint instead of rebuild
  2. Match mortar carefully
  3. Bundle chimney and walkway
  4. Ask about scaffolding
  5. Get a sample panel

Mason in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Chicago, IL$100
$53 to $146
National typical$75
$40 to $110
Naperville, IL$97
$52 to $142
Aurora, IL$93
$50 to $136
Joliet, IL$91
$48 to $133
Anaheim, CA$84
$45 to $122
Concord, CA$92
$49 to $135

Other Home & Repair costs in Chicago

Questions people ask

Mason in Chicago: what does it cost?

In Chicago, IL, Mason typically costs about $100 per hour, with most prices between $53 and $146.

Why is Chicago higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Mason earn in Chicago, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Chicago about 32% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.