Mason/Masonry

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About this program

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the laying and/or setting of exterior brick, concrete block, hard tile, marble and related materials, using trowels, levels, hammers, chisels, and other hand tools. Includes instruction in technical mathematics, blueprint reading, structural masonry, decorative masonry, foundations, reinforcement, mortar preparation, cutting and finishing, and applicable codes and standards.

Career Opportunities

Tile and Marble Setters

Eric Ridenour from
Jamie Hickey from A tile installation company
Carl Anders from Self-employed
3 reviews
apply hard tile, stone, and comparable materials to walls, floors, ceilings, countertops, and roof decks.
$48490
No degree required
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Brickmasons and Blockmasons

James Cutajar from
1 reviews
lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terra-cotta block, with mortar and other substances, to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures.
$58420
No degree required
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Interest Match

Stonemasons

build stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments. Lay walks, curbstones, or special types of masonry for vats, tanks, and floors.
$48290
No degree required
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Interest Match


Construction Workers Supervisors

directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.
$72990
No degree required
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


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