Reference desk · Updated September 30, 2026

Concrete industry statistics

Six current figures on U.S. cement, ready-mix demand and the people who finish the work. Every number links to its original source.

A working snapshot

Cement moves at scale.
Good work is still personal.

Concrete is a national supply chain and a local trade at the same time. These figures provide a clean reference for people writing about construction, materials, crews and the work that happens after the truck arrives.

82 milliontons

Estimated U.S. portland and blended cement production in 2025

That was down from an estimated 83 million tons in 2024.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey, Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026 ↗2025 estimate, published 2026

100 milliontons

Estimated U.S. cement shipments to final customers in 2025

The USGS placed the value of those shipments at an estimated $17 billion.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey, Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026 ↗2025 estimate, published 2026

70–75%of sales

Estimated share of U.S. cement sales going to ready-mixed concrete producers

The remaining sales went to concrete-product manufacturers, contractors and other customers.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey, Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026 ↗2025 estimate, published 2026

97plants

Cement plants operating across 34 states and Puerto Rico

Texas, Missouri, California and Florida were the leading cement-producing states by output.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey, Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026 ↗2025 estimate, published 2026

205,230workers

U.S. cement masons and concrete finishers employed in May 2024

The occupation recorded a mean annual wage of $59,360 in the same survey.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics ↗May 2024 data, released 2025

104,790workers

Concrete finishers employed by foundation, structure and building exterior contractors

This was the largest published industry group for the occupation in the May 2024 data.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS industry employment charts ↗May 2024 data

Method and sources

How to use these figures

This page uses the most recent published figures available from the U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as of September 30, 2026. Cement figures are 2025 estimates published in 2026. Employment and wage figures are from the May 2024 occupational survey. Figures are not adjusted or combined beyond the context shown on this page.

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