Top Skills for This Career
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Paying close attention to accuracy, quality, instructions, and small but important details.
Using precise hand and finger movements to control tools, equipment, or materials.
Using physical effort and endurance safely and effectively over time.
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How to Become One
Masons typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and learn the trade either through an apprenticeship or on the job. PayThe median annual wage for masonry workers was $58,270 in May 2025. Job Outlook Overall employment of masonry workers is projected to grow 1 percent from 2025 to 2035, slower than the average for all occupations. Despite limited employment growth, about 18,400 openings for masonry workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. State & Area Data Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for masonry workers. Similar Occupations Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of masonry workers with similar occupations. More Information, Including Links to O*NET Learn more about masonry workers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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Pay
The median annual wage for masonry workers was $58,270 in May 2025. Job Outlook Overall employment of masonry workers is projected to grow 1 percent from 2025 to 2035, slower than the average for all occupations. Despite limited employment growth, about 18,400 openings for masonry workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. State & Area Data Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for masonry workers. Similar Occupations Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of masonry workers with similar occupations. More Information, Including Links to O*NET Learn more about masonry workers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
Job Outlook
Overall employment of masonry workers is projected to grow 1 percent from 2025 to 2035, slower than the average for all occupations. Despite limited employment growth, about 18,400 openings for masonry workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. State & Area Data Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for masonry workers. Similar Occupations Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of masonry workers with similar occupations. More Information, Including Links to O*NET Learn more about masonry workers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
What They 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 $58,270 in May 2025.
Job Outlook
Overall employment of masonry workers is projected to grow 1 percent from 2025 to 2035, slower than the average for all occupations.
Despite limited employment growth, about 18,400 openings for masonry workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
State & Area Data
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for masonry workers.
Similar Occupations
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of masonry workers with similar occupations.
More Information, Including Links to O*NET
Learn more about masonry workers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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 $58,270 in May 2025.
Job Outlook
Overall employment of masonry workers is projected to grow 1 percent from 2025 to 2035, slower than the average for all occupations.
Despite limited employment growth, about 18,400 openings for masonry workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
State & Area Data
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for masonry workers.
Similar Occupations
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of masonry workers with similar occupations.
More Information, Including Links to O*NET
Learn more about masonry workers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
State & Area Data
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for masonry workers.
Similar Occupations
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of masonry workers with similar occupations.
More Information, Including Links to O*NET
Learn more about masonry workers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
More Information
Learn more about masonry workers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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