Stonemasons

Also Called: Mason, Stone Derrickman and Rigger, Stone Mason, Stone Setter

No High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$36,530

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Stonemasons do

Build stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments. Lay walks, curbstones, or special types of masonry for vats, tanks, and floors.

  • Lay out wall patterns or foundations, using straight edge, rule, or staked lines.
  • Shape, trim, face and cut marble or stone preparatory to setting, using power saws, cutting equipment, and hand tools.
  • Set vertical and horizontal alignment of structures, using plumb bob, gauge line, and level.
Industry Areas:

Construction

Training Program Areas:

Bricklaying • Cement Masonry • OCT-Only Construction • Plastering

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Work Context

  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  • Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  • Freedom to Make Decisions
  • Face-to-Face Discussions

Tools

  • Cold chisels
  • Trowels
  • Hammers
  • Plaster or mortar mixers
  • Power saws

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Analytical or scientific software
Gregg Software Gregg Rock-It
Tradesman's Software Master Estimator
Accounting software
Intuit QuickBooks

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Coordination
  • Time Management
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Judgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Engineering and Technology
building and construction
design
Safety and Government
public safety and security
Education and Training
teaching and course design

Education

  • % Less than high school diploma
  • % High school diploma or equivalent
  • % Post-secondary certificate

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Stonemasons Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Construction & Building Inspectors

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Craft Artists

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Landscape Architects

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Gary - Job Corps

    San Marcos, Texas

ACT & College

  • Academy of Careers and Technology

    Beckley, WV

  • Acadiana Technical College-Lafayette Campus

    Lafayette, LA

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Achievement/Effort
  • Initiative
  • Persistence
  • Leadership
  • Independence

Values

  • Independence
  • Support
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Endurance
  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Physical Strength
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Stonemasons across the country typically make.

$17.56 / hour
$36,530 /year

Entry Level

$24.92 / hour
$51,830 /year

Median Level

$38.87 / hour
$80,850 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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