Rock Splitters, Quarry

Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammers, wedges, or chop saws.

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BLS projects U.S. employment for Rock Splitters, Quarry to increase by 5.8% between 2024 and 2034, from 3,500 to 3,700 jobs. Its estimate of 400 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($48,740), education (No formal educational credential), 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)

3,500

Projected employment (2034)

3,700

Projected change (2024–2034)

6%

Annual openings (projected average)

400

Pay & Preparation
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$48,740

No formal educational credential

None

Short-term on-the-job training

Essential Skills

Operation and Control (3.25/5) • Operations Monitoring (3.12/5) • Active Listening (3/5) • Monitoring (2.88/5) • Time Management (2.75/5) • Critical Thinking (2.75/5)

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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