Stonemasons
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Build stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments. Lay walks, curbstones, or special types of masonry for vats, tanks, and floors.
Median pay: $57,390/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -3% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• 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.
What's the median pay for Stonemasons?
The median pay for Stonemasons is $57,390 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Stonemasons?
Employment for Stonemasons is projected to change -3% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Stonemasons?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Stonemasons?
About 800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.