CAREER OVERVIEW

Builds stone structures such as piers, walls, and abutments. Lays walkways, curbstones, or special types of masonry for foundations for vats, tanks, and flooring.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Constructing with brick, stone, and mortar
• Making large fixed structures and objects
• Using construction hand and power tools
• Working as a member of a construction team
• Following construction blueprints and plans
• Following written construction work orders

AVERAGE SALARY

• $57,720 (annually)
• $27.75 (hourly) 

SALARY RANGES 

• $53,730 – $65,850 (annually)
• $25.83 – $31.66 (hourly)

*SOURCE: Occupational Employment Statistics Program, US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, for Colorado, from May 2020. https://www.bls.gov/oes/

 * Low range wage rates based on the 25^th percentile wage level. High range wage rates based on the 90^th percentile wage level.

VIDEO SOURCE: Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration on careeronestop.org