Concreter salary: what the data shows
If you are looking for a single official figure for a concreter salary in Australia, you will not find one. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) does not break down earnings by every job title. What it does publish are averages for broad occupation groups and industries. For concreters, the closest available data is the construction industry average and the technicians and trades workers category. This page uses those benchmarks, plus the national full-time average, award minimums, and state comparisons, to give you a practical picture of what a concreter might earn.
National benchmarks
The national full-time adult average ordinary-time earnings stood at $2,083.70 per week in May 2026, according to the ABS. That works out to about $108,352 a year before tax. This is the figure this site calls "the line". The full-time median is lower, at about $90,532 a year, and the all-employees median is about $74,100. These medians come from the ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey for August 2025.
For a concreter, the relevant comparison is the construction industry. The ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey for May 2025 reports that non-managerial employees in construction earn an average of $49.00 per hour and work an average of 38.7 hours per week. That gives a weekly figure of about $1,896 and a yearly figure of about $98,600 (before tax). This is below the national full-time average but above the all-employees median.
Construction industry earnings
The construction industry covers many roles, from labourers to managers. Concreters typically fall under the technicians and trades workers occupation group, which had an average hourly earnings of $46.50 and average weekly hours of 36.9 in May 2025. That is slightly lower than the construction industry average, reflecting the mix of trades within the group. Individual concreter pay can vary widely depending on experience, location, and whether the worker is on an award, a collective agreement, or an individual arrangement.
Award rates and minimums
Many concreters are covered by the Building and Construction General On-site Award 2020. This award sets minimum hourly rates that are higher than the national minimum wage. From 1 July 2026, the national minimum wage is $26.44 per hour, or $1,004.90 per week for a 38-hour week. Award rates for concreters depend on classification level, but they typically start above $30 per hour. Fair Work Australia publishes the full award schedule. For a concreter working under the award, the actual take-home pay will be at least the award rate, and often more if the employer pays above the minimum.
State comparisons
Where you work affects your pay. The ABS Average Weekly Earnings survey provides full-time adult ordinary-time earnings by state. These are averages across all industries, but they give a sense of regional differences. For example, the Australian Capital Territory has the highest full-time average at about $119,090 per year, while Tasmania has the lowest at about $96,008. Western Australia is above the national average at about $115,825, reflecting the mining and resources sector. New South Wales is about $109,658, Victoria about $106,137, Queensland about $106,064, South Australia about $102,450, the Northern Territory about $103,173. A concreter in a high-paying state may earn more than the national construction average, especially if working on large projects.
Place a salary on the line to see how your own pay compares to the national full-time average. You can also explore States and territories for more detailed breakdowns.
Tax on a concreter's salary
Once you have a yearly figure, tax is the next consideration. For the 2026–27 income year, the resident tax rates are: nil up to $18,200, 15% from $18,201 to $45,000, 30% from $45,001 to $135,000, 37% from $135,001 to $190,000, and 45% above $190,000. The Medicare levy adds 2% (before any reductions). A concreter earning $98,600 would fall into the 30% bracket, with a marginal rate of 32% including Medicare. The actual tax paid depends on deductions and offsets, but the effective rate is lower than the marginal rate.
How to use this site
This site compares any salary to the national full-time average. For a concreter, the construction industry average provides a useful benchmark. If you know your own weekly or hourly rate, you can enter it on the Place a salary on the line page to see where you sit. The site also offers Job medians and Industry medians for broader comparisons. Remember that the national full-time average is updated twice a year, in May and November, by the ABS. The medians come from the less frequent Employee Earnings and Hours survey.
In summary, while there is no single official concreter salary, the available data suggests a typical full-time concreter earns around $49 per hour or $1,896 per week, which is below the national full-time average of $2,083.70 per week. Award rates provide a floor, and state location can push pay higher or lower. Use the tools on this site to see how your own pay measures up.