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Brickmasons and Blockmasons

Also known as: Adobe Layer, Block Layer, Block Mason, Block Paver, Blockmason, Bottom Liner, Brick and Block Mason, Brick Chimney Builder, Brick Dropper, Brick Layer

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.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School13%
High School Diploma70%
Post-Secondary Certificate13%
Associate's Degree3%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None22%
1-3 months8%
3-6 months2%
6 months - 1 year5%
1-2 years18%
2-4 years36%
Over 10 years8%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None17%
1-3 months8%
3-6 months9%
6 months - 1 year5%
1-2 years6%
2-4 years40%
4-6 years15%

How AI Impacts Each Task

14 tasks analyzed

Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels.

Construct corners by fastening in plumb position a corner pole or building a corner pyramid of bricks, and filling in between the corners using a line from corner to corner to guide each course, or layer, of brick.

Apply and smooth mortar or other mixture over work surface.

Calculate angles and courses and determine vertical and horizontal alignment of courses.

Break or cut bricks, tiles, or blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer, or power saw.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Attention to DetailDependabilityIntegrityCooperationIndependenceAchievement/EffortConcern for OthersPersistenceInitiativeLeadershipAnalytical ThinkingAdaptability/Flexibility

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$60,800

per year

Mean Wage

$65,390

per year

Employment

54K

workers

Wage Range

$41,330 - $95,560

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$41,330Median: $60,800$95,560
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