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Job Description


	Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terra-cotta block, with mortar and other substances to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons

Job opportunities are expected to be good, especially for those with restoration skills. Some entrants learn informally on the job, but apprenticeship programs provide the most thorough training. The work is usually outdoors and involves lifting heavy materials and working on scaffolds. About 27 percent of brickmasons, blockmasons, and stonemasons were self-employed.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Brickmasons and Blockmasons
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors	45,860
Nonresidential Building Construction	4,950
Residential Building Construction	2,520
Other Specialty Trade Contractors	1,890
Employment Services	440
Local Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	360
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	330
Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing	240
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	160
Elementary and Secondary Schools	160

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Brickmasons and Blockmasons
Average Annual Salary	$50,760
Average Hourly Wage	$24.40
Total Employment	62,560