How to become brickmasons and blockmasonseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Construction Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay

$62,120

25th–75th pct. $51,110–$79,350

Top pay (est.)

$130,000

Top 10% $100,010

Pay in 5 years

$72,600est.

2031

Pay in 10 years

$84,900est.

$73,000–$98,600

Outlook score

54/100

★★★☆☆ Average

AI replacement risk

Very low

Job growth (10 yr)

+1.1%

4,100 openings / yr

How to become brickmasons and blockmasons

Typical education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS

Related experience

None

On-the-job training

Apprenticeship

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Brickmasons and Blockmasons

Key skills

Mathematics

3.4

Coordination

3.1

Critical Thinking

3.0

Monitoring

2.9

Quality Control Analysis

2.9

Active Listening

2.8

Time Management

2.6

Speaking

2.5

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Building and Construction

5.8

Mechanical

3.7

Public Safety and Security

3.5

Mathematics

3.4

Design

3.4

Engineering and Technology

3.3

Administration and Management

3.3

Production and Processing

3.2

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersPerforming General Physical ActivitiesScheduling Work and ActivitiesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesInspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Important abilities

Trunk StrengthStatic StrengthVisualizationExtent FlexibilityNear VisionDynamic Strength

Education of workers

High school diploma

70%

Less than high school

13%

Some college

13%

Associate's degree

Training before entry

2–4 years

36%

None / short demo

19%

1–3 months

16%

Over 10 years

3–6 months

1–2 years

6–12 months

Related work experience

2–4 years

36%

None

22%

1–2 years

18%

Over 10 years

1–3 months

6–12 months

3–6 months

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as brickmasons and blockmasons

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data

Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.