Summary
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Quick Facts: Masonry Workers | |
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$48,040 per year
$23.09 per hour |
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See How to Become One | |
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267,400 | |
-2% (Decline) | |
-5,900 |
What Masonry Workers Do
Masonry workers use bricks, concrete and concrete blocks, and natural and manmade stones to build structures.
Work Environment
Masonry work is physically demanding, requiring heavy lifting and long periods of standing, kneeling, and bending. Most masons work full time.
How to Become a Masonry Worker
Masons typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and learn the trade either through an apprenticeship or on the job.
Pay
The median annual wage for masonry workers was $48,040 in May 2021.
Job Outlook
Overall employment of masonry workers is projected to decline 2 percent from 2021 to 2031.
Despite declining employment, about 23,300 openings for masonry workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
State & Area Data
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Similar Occupations
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More Information, Including Links to O*NET
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