Brickmasons and Blockmasons
Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terra-cotta block, with mortar and other substances, to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Brickmasons and Blockmasons to increase by 1.1% between 2024 and 2034, from 62,400 to 63,100 jobs. Its estimate of 4,100 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($62,120), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
62,400
Projected employment (2034)
63,100
Projected change (2024–2034)
1%
Annual openings (projected average)
4,100
Pay & Preparation
$62,120
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Apprenticeship
Essential Skills
Critical Thinking (3.12/5) • Coordination (3.12/5) • Monitoring (3/5) • Operations Monitoring (3/5) • Quality Control Analysis (3/5) • Active Listening (3/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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