What is the salary of a Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher?

The typical salary range is $38,262 - $76,524 per year.

ConstructionStable

Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher

Operational-level

Also known as: Cement Finisher, Cement Gun Operator, Cement Mason, Cement Mason Concrete Finisher

ConstructionBachelor's Degree

Job Description

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.

Concrete FinishingCement MasonryConcrete ConstructionConstructionSkilled TradesBuilding TechnologyVocational StudiesBuildingSkilled Trade

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

+1.6%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

13,600

per year (US)

Jobs today

204,800

in 2025 → 208,100 (2035)

Typical entry education

No formal educational credential

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

Low

Working in a team

High

Contact with others

High

Freedom to make decisions

Moderate

Time pressure

High

Time spent sitting

Low

Working outdoors

High

Indoor, climate-controlled

Low

Dealing with customers

Moderate

Level of competition

High

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

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Construction Laborer
Apprentice Cement Mason
General Helper

Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher

Where it can lead

Concrete Foreman
Construction Supervisor
Project Manager (Concrete)

Impact of AI on this Job

AI's impact on cement masons will likely be indirect, primarily through enhanced project management, scheduling, and material optimization software. Robotics might assist with highly repetitive tasks or hazardous environments in the long term, but the nuanced skill of finishing concrete surfaces will remain human-centric for the foreseeable future. AI tools could improve safety monitoring and predictive maintenance of equipment.

Salary

$57,020

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position