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Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

Also known as: Cement Finisher, Cement Gun Operator, Cement Mason, Cement Mason Apprentice, Cement Patcher, Cementer, Column Precaster, Concrete Cutting Operator, Concrete Fence Builder, Concrete Finisher

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.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School52%
High School Diploma35%
Some College13%
Associate's Degree1%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None26%
Up to 1 month12%
1-3 months12%
3-6 months5%
6 months - 1 year23%
1-2 years20%
4-6 years3%
Over 10 years1%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None15%
Up to 1 month29%
1-3 months3%
3-6 months6%
6 months - 1 year13%
1-2 years11%
2-4 years22%
4-6 years1%
6-8 years1%

How AI Impacts Each Task

26 tasks analyzed

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.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

DependabilityAttention to DetailPersistenceSelf ControlStress ToleranceCooperationInitiativeAchievement/EffortLeadershipAdaptability/FlexibilityIntegrityConcern for Others

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$54,660

per year

Mean Wage

$59,360

per year

Employment

205K

workers

Wage Range

$38,290 - $87,620

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$38,290Median: $54,660$87,620
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