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How to become refractory materials repairers, except brickmasonseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$61,290
25th–75th pct. $50,050–$75,000
Top pay (est.)
$112,500
Top 10% $86,510
Pay in 5 years
$69,000est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$77,700est.
$66,800–$90,200
Outlook score
41/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
24%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
−13.7%
100 openings / yr

How to become refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-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 Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons

Key skills

Operations Monitoring
3.2
Operation and Control
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Active Listening
2.9
Troubleshooting
2.9
Coordination
2.8
Equipment Maintenance
2.8
Repairing
2.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
4.3
English Language
2.8
Mathematics
2.6
Production and Processing
2.5
Public Safety and Security
2.4
Education and Training
2.4
Design
2.2
Engineering and Technology
2.2

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsControlling Machines and ProcessesCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesUpdating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Important abilities

Near VisionExtent FlexibilityArm-Hand SteadinessSelective AttentionManual DexterityControl Precision

Education of workers

High school diploma
75%
Post-secondary certificate
17%
Some college
7%

Training before entry

3–6 months
31%
Up to 1 month
27%
6–12 months
16%
1–2 years
13%
1–3 months
9%
2–4 years
4%

Related work experience

6–12 months
24%
1–3 months
20%
None
18%
3–6 months
14%
Up to 1 month
13%
1–2 years
5%
4–6 years
5%
6–8 years
2%

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

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons

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.