Stonemasons
SOC Code: 47-2022Also known as:
Artificial Stone Applicator, Banker Mason, Composition Stone Applicator, Construction Monument Setter, Curbstone Setter
Median Annual Salary
$51,990
-3.0% growth (2024-2034)
800
Openings/Year
12K
Current Jobs
What Stonemasons Do
Build stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments. Lay walks, curbstones, or special types of masonry for vats, tanks, and floors.
💰 Salary
$51,990
Median annual wage (2024)
📈 Job Growth
-3.0%
Decline
🎓 Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical entry-level requirement
🚀 Annual Openings
800
Projected average per year
📚 On-the-Job Training
Apprenticeship
Expected training period
Employment Projections (2024-2034)
Current Employment (2024)
12,100
Projected Employment (2034)
11,800
Related Careers
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$60,800 •
+3.2% growth
Tile and stone setters
$52,240 •
+10.1% growth
Terrazzo workers and finishers
$57,260 •
-11.1% growth
Helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters
$46,480 •
-10.5% growth
Molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic
$45,690 •
+6.2% growth
Top Skills Required
Critical Thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Judgment and Decision Making
Time Management
Coordination
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
- Set vertical and horizontal alignment of structures, using plumb bob, gauge line, and level.
- Lay out wall patterns or foundations, using straight edge, rule, or staked lines.
- Set stone or marble in place, according to layout or pattern.
- Remove wedges, fill joints between stones, finish joints between stones, using a trowel, and smooth the mortar to an attractive finish, using a tuck pointer.
- Clean excess mortar or grout from surface of marble, stone, or monument, using sponge, brush, water, or acid.
- Shape, trim, face and cut marble or stone preparatory to setting, using power saws, cutting equipment, and hand tools.
- Mix mortar or grout and pour or spread mortar or grout on marble slabs, stone, or foundation.
- Construct and install prefabricated masonry units.
- Smooth, polish, and bevel surfaces, using hand tools and power tools.
- Lay brick to build shells of chimneys and smokestacks or to line or reline industrial furnaces, kilns, boilers and similar installations.
Technology & Tools
📚 Entry-Level Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Most common requirement
🎯 Recommended Education
High School Diploma
O*NET recommended level
Degree Programs for Stonemasons
These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a stonemasons:
Mason/Masonry
378 degrees awarded •
33 colleges offer this program
Best Colleges for Becoming a Stonemasons
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become stonemasons.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do stonemasons make?
The median annual salary for stonemasons is $51,990.
What education do stonemasons need?
Most stonemasons positions require a high school diploma or equivalent.
Common degree programs include Mason/Masonry.
Is becoming stonemasons a good career choice?
Stonemasons is projected to see -3.0% job growth from 2024 to 2034,
which reflects some decline in the field. With approximately 800 job openings expected annually,
there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for stonemasons?
Top colleges for aspiring stonemasons include
Williamson College of the Trades, Tulsa Technology Center, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crossville, Emily Griffith Technical College, Central Arizona College.
These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to stonemasons?
Stonemasons may also be known as: Artificial Stone Applicator, Banker Mason, Composition Stone Applicator, Construction Monument Setter, Curbstone Setter, Flagstone Layer, Formstone Fitter, Granite Block Paver, Granite Setter, Marble Installer, Marble Setter, Marble Shop Worker, Mason, Mason Mechanic, Material Applicator, Memorial Mason, Monument Erector, Monument Installer, Monument Mason, Monument Setter.
These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.