Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Build or repair equipment such as furnaces, kilns, cupolas, boilers, converters, ladles, soaking pits, and ovens, using refractory materials.
Median pay: $61,290/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: -16.9% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 100 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.
• Reline or repair ladles and pouring spouts with refractory clay, using trowels.
• Chip slag from linings of ladles or remove linings when beyond repair, using hammers and chisels.
• Mix specified amounts of sand, clay, mortar powder, and water to form refractory clay or mortar, using shovels or mixing machines.
What's the median pay for Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons?
The median pay for Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons is $61,290 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons?
Employment for Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons is projected to change -16.9% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons?
About 100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.