Stonemasons
Build stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments. Lay walks, curbstones, or special types of masonry for vats, tanks, and floors.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 120 | $42,100 | $20.24 | |
| Arizona | 170 | $32,770 | $15.76 | |
| California | 1,330 | $62,030 | $29.82 | |
| Colorado | 450 | $51,160 | $24.60 | |
| Connecticut | 220 | $53,900 | $25.91 | |
| Delaware | $44,610 | $21.45 | ||
| District of Columbia | $76,910 | $36.97 | ||
| Florida | 370 | $44,240 | $21.27 | |
| Hawaii | $56,250 | $27.04 | ||
| Idaho | 140 | $47,020 | $22.61 | |
| Indiana | 110 | $44,350 | $21.32 | |
| Kansas | 160 | $56,640 | $27.23 | |
| Maine | $48,000 | $23.08 | ||
| Maryland | 400 | $51,080 | $24.56 | |
| Massachusetts | 630 | $47,170 | $22.68 | |
| Michigan | 410 | $55,930 | $26.89 | |
| Minnesota | 260 | $41,720 | $20.06 | |
| Mississippi | 30 | $30,150 | $14.50 | |
| Montana | 100 | $54,360 | $26.14 | |
| Nevada | 510 | $43,040 | $20.69 | |
| New Hampshire | $47,970 | $23.06 | ||
| New Jersey | $60,640 | $29.15 | ||
| New Mexico | 40 | $31,410 | $15.10 | |
| North Carolina | 70 | $31,520 | $15.15 | |
| Ohio | $42,940 | $20.64 | ||
| Oklahoma | 170 | $41,350 | $19.88 | |
| Oregon | 290 | $45,900 | $22.07 | |
| South Dakota | 40 | $54,460 | $26.18 | |
| Tennessee | 150 | $39,250 | $18.87 | |
| Texas | 230 | $39,950 | $19.21 | |
| Utah | 600 | $43,340 | $20.84 | |
| Vermont | 80 | $58,510 | $28.13 | |
| Virginia | 180 | $50,900 | $24.47 | |
| Washington | $65,670 | $31.57 | ||
| Wisconsin | 220 | $52,680 | $25.33 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the laying and/or setting of exterior brick, concrete block, hard tile, marble and related materials, using trowels, levels, hammers, chisels, and other hand tools. Includes instruction in technical mathematics, blueprint reading, structural masonry, decorative masonry, foundations, reinforcement, mortar preparation, cutting and finishing, and applicable codes and standards.
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL
Certificate
Certificate
J F Ingram State Technical College
Deatsville, AL
Certificate
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$50,170 per yearNational average salaryDecliningJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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ApprenticeshipTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as stonemasons.
- Less than high school 33%
- High school graduate 43%
- College dropout 16%
- Associate’s degree 4%
- Bachelor’s degree 3%
- Master’s degree 0%
- Doctorate degree 0%
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