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Brickmasons and Blockmasons
Job Information
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.
Information
- Job opportunities are expected to be good, especially for those with restoration skills.
- Some entrants learn informally on the job, but apprenticeship programs provide the most thorough training.
- The work is usually outdoors and involves lifting heavy materials and working on scaffolds.
- About 27 percent of brickmasons, blockmasons, and stonemasons were self-employed.
Statistics
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Personality | I'm hands on |
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Salary | $46,800/yr ($23.40/hr) |
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Job Outlook | Average |
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Education | High School diploma |