Median pay
$46,480
Median annual pay for Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Construction and Trades
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
Help brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, or tile and marble setters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
10-year growth
-10.5%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings
1,400
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment
16,100
Estimated U.S. employment for Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost
-1,700
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation
No formal educational credential
Typical additional preparation: Short-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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O*NET occupation profile
What the work involves
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Essential skills
- 1Critical Thinking
- 2Monitoring
- 3Active Listening
- 4Speaking
- 5Active Learning
- 6Reading Comprehension
Knowledge areas
- 1Building and Construction
- 2Mechanical
- 3Design
- 4Mathematics
- 5English Language
- 6Public Safety and Security
Abilities
- 1Trunk Strength
- 2Multilimb Coordination
- 3Static Strength
- 4Arm-Hand Steadiness
- 5Near Vision
- 6Extent Flexibility
Career interests
- 1Realistic
- 2Conventional
- 3Social
- 4Artistic
- 5Investigative
- 6Enterprising
Work styles
- 1Dependability
- 2Attention to Detail
- 3Cooperation
- 4Cautiousness
- 5Perseverance
- 6Stress Tolerance
Work activities
- 1Handling and Moving Objects
- 2Getting Information
- 3Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- 4Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- 5Performing General Physical Activities
- 6Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Work context
- 1Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- 2Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- 3Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- 4Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- 5Time Pressure
- 6Exposed to Contaminants
Representative tasks
- Mix mortar, plaster, and grout, manually or using machines, according to standard formulas.
- Erect scaffolding or other installation structures.
- Cut materials to specified sizes for installation, using power saws or tile cutters.
- Modify material moving, mixing, grouting, grinding, polishing, or cleaning procedures, according to installation or material requirements.
- Transport materials, tools, or machines to installation sites, manually or using conveyance equipment.
- Provide assistance in the preparation, installation, repair, or rebuilding of tile, brick, or stone surfaces.
- Locate and supply materials to masons for installation, following drawings or numbered sequences.
- Arrange or store materials, machines, tools, or equipment.
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Sources
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