Bricklayers and Stonemasons

Bricklayers (also known as brickmasons and blockmasons) are skilled workers who construct and repair walls, partitions, floors, arches, fireplaces, chimneys, and other structures from brick, concrete block, gypsum block, and precast panels made of terra cotta, structural tile, and other masonry materials. Stonemasons build stone walls, floors, piers, and other structures, and they set the decorative stone exteriors of structures, such as churches, hotels, and public buildings. Approximately 56,830 brickmasons and blockmasons and 9,790 stonemasons work in the United States.

Salary Range

$25,000 to $100,000

Minimum Education Level

High School Diploma

Certification/License

None

Outlook

Decline

Personality Traits

Athletic

Hands On

Technical

Career Ladder

Contractor, or Cost Estimator, or Contruction Inspector

Supervisor

Journeyman Bricklayer/Stonemason

Apprentice Bricklayer/Stonemason