How to become stonemasonseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Construction Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay

$57,390

25th–75th pct. $45,450–$71,630

Top pay (est.)

$112,000

Top 10% $86,180

Pay in 5 years

$66,100est.

2031

Pay in 10 years

$76,100est.

$65,400–$88,300

Outlook score

45/100

★★☆☆☆ Average

AI replacement risk

Very low

Job growth (10 yr)

−5.4%

500 openings / yr

How to become stonemasons

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 Stonemasons

Key skills

Coordination

3.8

Critical Thinking

3.2

Mathematics

3.0

Monitoring

3.0

Active Listening

3.0

Time Management

3.0

Complex Problem Solving

2.9

Judgment and Decision Making

2.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Building and Construction

4.7

Design

4.1

Mathematics

3.9

Production and Processing

3.5

Mechanical

3.2

Customer and Personal Service

3.1

Administration and Management

3.1

English Language

3.1

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesControlling Machines and ProcessesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsThinking CreativelyInspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Important abilities

Static StrengthTrunk StrengthManual DexterityNear VisionExtent FlexibilityVisualization

Training before entry

3–6 months

18%

2–4 years

17%

6–12 months

17%

4–10 years

Up to 1 month

1–3 months

Related work experience

4–6 years

43%

None

27%

2–4 years

18%

1–2 years

11%

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 stonemasons

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.