Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; and use saws to cut expansion joints.
Median pay: $57,020/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: +1.8% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 14,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.
• Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them.
• Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.
• Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.
• Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
• Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete, and move chute to direct concrete on forms.
• Direct the casting of the concrete and supervise laborers who use shovels or special tools to spread it.
• Produce rough concrete surface, using broom.
What's the median pay for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers?
The median pay for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers is $57,020 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers?
Employment for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers is projected to change +1.8% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers?
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
How many job openings are there each year for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers?
About 14,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.