Career Profile
Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers
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.
Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 132 openings per year are projected for Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers.
Employment Change
Employment for Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 12.4% between 2022 and 2027.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $19.46/hour. Entry level workers are paid $15.13, while experienced workers are paid $21.63. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 1,060 Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers in the RCA region. By 2027 this number could reach 1,191.
Top 5 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 Building and Construction, Administration and Management, and Mathematics.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers is HS diploma or less. 4% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.