CAREERS TO CONSIDER

CARPENTRY

HVAC

PLUMBING

ELECTRICAL

MASONRY

WELDING

PAINTING

ROOFING

CONSTRUCTION
AND REMODELING

LANDSCAPING

PROPERTY
INVESTMENT

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

HANDYWORK

RESTORATION

Masons

Building communities

From essential buildings like hospitals and schools, to recreational structures, like amusement parks, masons build it all. In this well-rounded profession, they lay bricks and stones, ensure our buildings are safe and beautify our neighborhoods. As the artists of our community there’s always versatility in a mason’s day-to-day duties, along with job stability due to its high demand.

DID YOU KNOW?

60 %

OF MASONS reported a
shortage of workers in 20201

REQUIREMENTS

Creativity

Physical Stamina
and Strength

Reading
Comprehension

Attention
To Detail

Safely Operate
Machinery

STARTING SALARY

$36K-$82K2

JOBS AVAILABLE

294.2K3

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RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Interpret blueprints to determine the materials needed to for laying patterns or foundations
  • Precisely cut materials in correct shape and size
  • Ensure structures are leveled and have the correct height
  • Demolish and build brick structures, such as chimneys and walls
  • Stir and pour concrete for foundations, such as roads, sidewalks, driveways and floors
  • Operate equipment and machinery safely, including shovels, forklifts, and tractors

PATHWAYS TO BECOMING A MASON

Education:

Earn your high school diploma or equivalent, then go to trade school.

Experience:

Get-on-the-job training with an apprenticeship and learn from experienced masons.

Certifications:

Gain specialty and safety certifications to progress your career and increase your salary.

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Trades School

12 MONTHS - 2 YEARS

Certificate /Diploma

<$21K Program Cost

Leave school with little debt

$47.7K Median Salary

Land a job immediately

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COLLEGE

4+ YEARS

Bachelor's Degree

$106K College Cost

Average 4-year tuition cost

$62.2K Median Salary

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Start your Career in Masonry

The Path to Pro Training Program helps you understand what it takes to work in masonry and other skilled industries. You can identify the career you’ll find happiness in, get mentored by pros in that field, and learn the basics.