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 63,930 brickmasons and blockmasons and 12,310 stonemasons work in the United States.

Salary Range

Below $25,000 to $100,000

Minimum Education Level

High School Diploma

Certification/License

None

Outlook

Faster than the Average

Personality Traits

Athletic

Hands On

Technical

Career Ladder

Contractor, or Cost Estimator, or Contruction Inspector

Supervisor

Journeyman Bricklayer/Stonemason

Apprentice Bricklayer/Stonemason