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How to become Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setterseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Construction Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$47,550
25th–75th pct. $40,100–$57,980
Top pay (est.)
$91,100
Top 10% $70,080
Pay in 5 years
$53,700est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$60,700est.
$52,200–$70,500
Outlook score
38/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
15%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
−11.7%
1,100 openings / yr

How to become Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters

Typical education
No formal educational credential
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training

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 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters

Key skills

Coordination
3.1
Monitoring
2.6
Time Management
2.5
Operations Monitoring
2.5
Operation and Control
2.4
Complex Problem Solving
2.4
Instructing
2.4
Quality Control Analysis
2.4

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Building and Construction
4.7
Mechanical
3.7
Design
3.0
Mathematics
2.6
Engineering and Technology
2.5
English Language
2.3
Production and Processing
2.0
Public Safety and Security
2.0

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsControlling Machines and ProcessesPerforming General Physical ActivitiesMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Important abilities

Static StrengthTrunk StrengthExtent FlexibilityMultilimb CoordinationDepth PerceptionVisual Color Discrimination

Education of workers

High school diploma
58%
Less than high school
24%
Post-secondary certificate
12%
Professional degree
6%

Training before entry

None / short demo
45%
Up to 1 month
13%
1–2 years
11%
2–4 years
11%
3–6 months
11%
Over 10 years
8%

Related work experience

None
42%
2–4 years
24%
Up to 1 month
13%
3–6 months
11%
Over 10 years
8%
1–2 years
2%

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 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters

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

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.