Career Profile Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $43,900 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers smooth and align surfaces of poured concrete using a variety of tools. General Information 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. Installers of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units are classified in Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (37-3011). Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 147 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 147 openings per year are projected for Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers. +11.8% Employment Change Employment for Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 11.8% between 2023 and 2028. $21.11 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $21.11/hour. Entry level workers are paid $17.21, while experienced workers are paid $22.52. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 1,204 Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 1,347. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers are Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors, Other Specialty Trade Contractors, and Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers include English Language, Building and Construction, and Mathematics. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers is HS diploma or less. 1% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
