How to become rock splitters, quarryeducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Construction Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay

$48,740

25th–75th pct. $42,670–$60,030

Top pay (est.)

$88,000

Top 10% $67,710

Pay in 5 years

$57,600est.

2031

Pay in 10 years

$68,000est.

$58,500–$78,900

Outlook score

65/100

★★★☆☆ Good

AI replacement risk

11%

Very low

Job growth (10 yr)

+5.8%

400 openings / yr

How to become rock splitters, quarry

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 Rock Splitters, Quarry

Key skills

Operation and Control

3.0

Operations Monitoring

2.9

Coordination

2.8

Critical Thinking

2.6

Active Listening

2.6

Speaking

2.6

Complex Problem Solving

2.5

Quality Control Analysis

2.5

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Production and Processing

3.4

Education and Training

3.2

Customer and Personal Service

3.0

Mechanical

2.9

English Language

2.7

Physics

2.6

Transportation

2.5

Mathematics

2.5

What the work involves

Performing General Physical ActivitiesHandling and Moving ObjectsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsControlling Machines and ProcessesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Important abilities

Static StrengthTrunk StrengthExtent FlexibilityStaminaReaction TimeManual Dexterity

Education of workers

Less than high school

50%

High school diploma

31%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month

38%

6–12 months

31%

None / short demo

21%

3–6 months

4–10 years

Related work experience

Up to 1 month

29%

6–12 months

28%

None

17%

1–3 months

3–6 months

1–2 years

2–4 years

6–8 years

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 rock splitters, quarry

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.