Cement Masons
Cement masons are involved in a variety of construction applications. These craft professionals pour and finish concrete surfaces, like floors, sidewalks and roads. They also lay foundations, install concrete beams and repair concrete that didn’t cure properly or has been affected by weather.
$30.79/hr
Journeyperson hourly rate.
$58.84/hr total
Benefits are above & beyond hourly wage!
Featuring premium health insurance and pension.
$35,200
Entry Level Salary
$52,343
Average Salary
$58,293
Experienced Salary
Skills Needed
- Math
- reading
- manual dexterity
- problem solving
- mechanical ability
- physical stamina
- fast-paced thinking and reacting
- communication
- hand/eye/foot coordination
- decision-making
Relevant Classes
- Basic arithmetic
- general math
- geometry
- industrial arts
- drafting
- mechanical drawing
- communication
Education & Training
- 3-year apprentice program
- 3,600 hours of on-the-job training
- 432 classroom hours
Work Conditions
- Both indoor and outdoor
- nearly every facility and building type
- varying weather
- physically demanding
- new and existing construction