Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Help brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, or tile and marble setters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
Median pay: $47,550/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: -10.5% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 1,400 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.
• Mix mortar, plaster, and grout, manually or using machines, according to standard formulas.
• Erect scaffolding or other installation structures.
• Cut materials to specified sizes for installation, using power saws or tile cutters.
• Modify material moving, mixing, grouting, grinding, polishing, or cleaning procedures, according to installation or material requirements.
• Transport materials, tools, or machines to installation sites, manually or using conveyance equipment.
• Provide assistance in the preparation, installation, repair, or rebuilding of tile, brick, or stone surfaces.
• Locate and supply materials to masons for installation, following drawings or numbered sequences.
• Arrange or store materials, machines, tools, or equipment.
What's the median pay for Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters?
The median pay for Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters is $47,550 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters?
Employment for Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters is projected to change -10.5% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters?
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
How many job openings are there each year for Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters?
About 1,400 openings per year, on average, over the decade.