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Brickmason and Blockmason

Operational-level

Also known as: Adobe Layer, Block Layer, Block Mason, Block Paver

ConstructionBachelor's Degree

Job Description

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.
MasonryBricklayingBlocklayingStructural ConstructionConstructionSkilled TradesBuilding TechnologyTechnicalBuildingSkilled Trade

A Day in the Life

The sun barely clears the skyline as you pull onto the dusty construction site. You grab your hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and gloves from the truck, already feeling the morning chill. After signing in at the trailer, you head towards the new commercial building's foundation, checking the day's prints. The foreman points you to a section of concrete block walls needing to rise, confirming the course layout. You greet a few early birds, readying yourself for another demanding day.

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
Intuit QuickBooksMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft Windows

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

+1.1%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

4,100

per year (US)

Jobs today

62,400

in 2025 → 63,100 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
Moderate
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
Low
Working outdoors
High
Indoor, climate-controlled
Low
Dealing with customers
Moderate
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This career is projected to remain stable through 2035, with about 4,100 job openings each year. Brickmasons and Blockmasons earn a median annual wage of $62,120. With experience, you can advance to a masonry team lead, supervise construction sites, or even start your own masonry contracting business.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • Construction Worker
  • Mason's Helper
  • Apprentice Mason

Where it can lead

  • Masonry Team Lead
  • Construction Supervisor
  • Masonry Contractor

Impact of AI on this Job

While AI itself won't directly lay bricks, it will increasingly power robotic bricklaying systems, especially for large, repetitive projects. This could lead to greater efficiency and potentially a shift in demand, requiring masons to focus more on complex, custom, or repair work. Brickmasons may need to adapt by learning to operate, supervise, or collaborate with AI-driven construction technologies.

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$62,120

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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