Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000
Cement masons, who usually work for contractors in the building and construction industries, apply the concrete surfaces in many different kinds of construction projects, ranging from small patios and sidewalks to highways, dams, and airport runways. Their responsibilities include building forms for holding the concrete, determining the correct mixture of ingredients, and making sure the structure is suitable to the environment. Approximately 211,800 cement masons and concrete finishers are employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
NoneOutlook
Little Change or More Slowly than the AverageAthletic
Hands On
Technical
Journeyman Cement Mason
Apprentice Cement Mason
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