Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters earn a median of $47,550 per year ($22.86/hr) (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Employment is projected to fall 11.7% through 2035, with about 1,100 openings a year (BLS EP, 2025–2035). Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
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At a glance
Helpers--Brickmason, Blockmason, Stonemason, and Tile and Marble Setter in four numbers
- Median pay
- $47,550a year, or $22.86/hrBLS OEWS, May 2025Lowest 10% $36KTop 10% $70K
US median, all jobs: $50,980
- Projected growth
- -11.7%DecliningBLS EP, 2025–2035This career−11.7%All jobs+3.5%
Projected employment change, 2025–2035 Item Value This career −11.7% All jobs +3.5% - Openings a year
- 1,10014,100 jobs todayBLS EP, 2025–2035
- Jobs in 202514.1K
- Projected 203512.5K
Employment, 2025–2035 Item Value Jobs in 2025 14.1K Projected 2035 12.5K - Typical education
- No formal credentialneeded to enterBLS EP, 2025–2035; mix: O*NET
- Less than high school24.2%
- High school58%
- Certificate11.6%
- Professional degree6.2%
Highest education held by helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters Segment Value Less than high school 24.2% High school 58% Certificate 11.6% Professional degree 6.2%
Also advertised as: Bricklayer Apprentice, Bricklayer Helper, Helper, Hod Carrier, Marble Helper, Mason Apprentice.
Pay
How much do Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters make?
Every helpers--brickmason, blockmason, stonemason, and tile and marble setter in the US, by percentile of annual wage
Median
$47,550
Middle half earn $40,100 to $57,980
- 10th
- $36,230
- 25th
- $40,100
- 75th
- $57,980
- 90th
- $70,080
All US occupations: $50,980
| Percentile | Value |
|---|---|
| 10th | $36,230 |
| 25th | $40,100 |
| Median | $47,550 |
| 75th | $57,980 |
| 90th | $70,080 |
| All US occupations | $50,980 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
- Median annual wage
- $47,550
- Median hourly wage
- $22.86/hr
- Mean annual wage
- $50,920
- People employed
- 14,170
Versus all US occupations
At $47,550, Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters earn 7% below the $50,980 median across all US occupations, a difference of $3,430 a year.
Versus construction and extraction occupations
Inside the Construction and Extraction group, where the middle occupation pays $60,020, this is 21% below the group median.
Pay range
The top 10% earn $70,080 or more while the bottom 10% earn $36,230, a gap of 1.9×. That is a typical spread for a US occupation.
Rank in the bank
This median pays more than 17% of the 1,741 occupations in the NueCareer career bank.
Highest-paying state
Washington pays the most at $76,180, and still leads at $71,188 once local prices are taken into account.
Pay by state
Which states pay Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters the most?
State medians come from the same OEWS release as the national figures. The cost-of-living column divides each state median by that state's BEA Regional Price Parity, restating pay in national-average dollars so a high-cost state and a low-cost one can be compared directly.
| State | Median | COL-adjusted | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Washington | $76,180 | $71,188 | 150 |
| 2Missouri | $63,720 | $70,163 | 240 |
| 3New York | $62,020 | $57,468 | 890 |
| 4Hawaii | $61,020 | $55,497 | 50 |
| 5Massachusetts | $61,020 | $57,698 | 410 |
| 6Wisconsin | $59,390 | $63,117 | 140 |
| 7Iowa | $59,220 | $67,478 | 60 |
| 8Connecticut | $59,080 | $57,022 | 430 |
| 9Pennsylvania | $58,930 | $60,396 | 90 |
| 10Ohio | $57,410 | $61,882 | 500 |
Job outlook
Is Helpers--Brickmason, Blockmason, Stonemason, and Tile and Marble Setter a growing career?
Employment change over 2025–2035, against every US occupation
Declining. -11.7% projected growth vs 3.5% for all occupations.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | −11.7% |
| All US occupations | +3.5% |
Source: BLS EP, 2025–2035
Declining
BLS projects employment of Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters to change -11.7% over 2025–2035, while total US employment is projected to rise 3.5%. That is 1,700 fewer jobs.
Annual openings
About 1,100 openings are projected each year, 7.8% of the 14,100 jobs that existed in 2025. Most come from workers leaving the occupation, not from growth alone.
Overall employment of construction laborers and helpers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2025 to 2035, faster than the average for all occupations.
Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
Projected employment of construction laborers and helpers varies by occupation (see table).
Construction laborers work in all fields of construction, and demand for laborers should mirror the level of overall construction activity. Repairing and replacing the nation’s infrastructure, such as the power grid, roads, and water lines, is expected to result in steady demand for laborers.
Getting in
How to become a Helpers--Brickmason, Blockmason, Stonemason, and Tile and Marble Setter
Construction laborers and helpers learn on the job. Formal education is not typically required, but some employers may prefer to hire candidates who have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
- 1
Typical entry-level education
No formal educational credential
- 2
Work experience in a related occupation
None
- 3
Typical on-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
- 4
Preparation needed (O*NET job zone)
Little or no preparation
BLS Employment Projections, 2025–2035; job zone from O*NET 31.0 Database.
What education people in the job have
O*NET incumbent survey: the highest level of education reported by people already working as helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters.
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)58%
- Less than a High School Diploma24.2%
- Post-Secondary Certificate11.6%
- First Professional Degree6.2%
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) | 58% |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 24.2% |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 11.6% |
| First Professional Degree | 6.2% |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
The work
What does a Helpers--Brickmason, Blockmason, Stonemason, and Tile and Marble Setter do?
Help brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, or tile and marble setters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
Construction laborers and helpers perform tasks, such as using, supplying, or holding materials or tools and cleaning work areas and equipment, on construction sites.
Day-to-day tasks
- Cut materials to specified sizes for installation, using power saws or tile cutters.
- Modify material moving, mixing, grouting, grinding, polishing, or cleaning procedures, according to installation or material requirements.
- Arrange or store materials, machines, tools, or equipment.
- Erect scaffolding or other installation structures.
- Mix mortar, plaster, and grout, manually or using machines, according to standard formulas.
- Locate and supply materials to masons for installation, following drawings or numbered sequences.
- Provide assistance in the preparation, installation, repair, or rebuilding of tile, brick, or stone surfaces.
- Remove damaged tile, brick, or mortar, and clean or prepare surfaces, using pliers, hammers, chisels, drills, wire brushes, or metal wire anchors.
O*NET core tasks, ordered by reported importance.
Working conditions and hours
Most construction laborers and helpers work full time, and work schedules may vary. Laborers and helpers on highway and bridge projects may need to work overnight to avoid causing traffic disruptions. In some parts of the country, construction laborers and helpers may work only during certain seasons. For example, in northern climates, cold weather frequently limits construction activity in the winter.
Some construction laborers are self-employed. In contrast, few helpers are self-employed.
Where the work happens
Indoors, climate-controlled
NeverEvery dayRarely works in a climate-controlled indoor space.
Outdoors in all weather
NeverEvery dayOutdoors in all weather at least weekly.
Physical demands
Sitting
NeverAlmost all the timeStanding
NeverAlmost all the timeOn their feet more than half the working day.
Bending or twisting
NeverAlmost all the timeRegular bending or twisting.
Working with people
Contact with other people
NoneConstantFace-to-face discussions
NeverEvery dayFace-to-face discussions every day.
Dealing with the public
Not importantExtremely important
Pressure and stakes
Strict deadlines
NeverEvery dayMeeting strict deadlines at least weekly.
Conflict situations
NeverEvery dayCost of a mistake
Not seriousExtremely serious
Autonomy
Freedom to decide
NoneA lot
Schedules: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–2035 edition. Conditions: O*NET Work Context survey. Each item has its own scale, so each dot is read against the two answers that end its own line.
Core skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Critical Thinking3.0
- Monitoring3.0
- Active Listening2.9
- Speaking2.8
- Reading Comprehension2.4
- Active Learning2.4
- Mathematics2.3
- Learning Strategies2.3
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 |
| Monitoring | 3.0 |
| Active Listening | 2.9 |
| Speaking | 2.8 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.4 |
| Active Learning | 2.4 |
| Mathematics | 2.3 |
| Learning Strategies | 2.3 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Transferable skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Coordination3.0
- Operation and Control3.0
- Time Management3.0
- Judgment and Decision Making2.9
- Social Perceptiveness2.8
- Operations Monitoring2.8
- Troubleshooting2.8
- Complex Problem Solving2.6
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Coordination | 3.0 |
| Operation and Control | 3.0 |
| Time Management | 3.0 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.9 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.8 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.8 |
| Troubleshooting | 2.8 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.6 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Tools and software
- Accounting software · in demand
- Computer aided design CAD software · in demand
- Data base user interface and query software · in demand
- Document management software · in demand
- Office suite software · in demand
- Presentation software · in demand
- Process mapping and design software · in demand
- Spreadsheet software · in demand
- Word processing software · in demand
- Analytical or scientific software
- Project management software
“In demand” marks an O*NET Employer-Based Hot Technology, software named in real job postings for this occupation.
Personality fit
What personality type suits a Helpers--Brickmason, Blockmason, Stonemason, and Tile and Marble Setter?
O*NET Occupational Interests (RIASEC), scored 1 to 7
| Axis | Helpers--Brickmason, Blockmason, Stonemason, and Tile and Marble Setter |
|---|---|
| Realistic | 7 |
| Investigative | 1 |
| Artistic | 2 |
| Social | 2 |
| Enterprising | 1 |
| Conventional | 3 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
What the work is built around
Day to day this is work built around hands-on, practical work with tools, machines or the outdoors, combined with organising, following procedures and working precisely with data.
- Realistic7.0
- Conventional3.3
- Social1.9
- Artistic1.6
- Investigative1.4
- Enterprising1.0
Closest MBTI types
NueCareer fit scores: cosine similarity between each MBTI type's interest vector and this occupation's O*NET interest profile. Not a BLS or O*NET figure; the method is documented on our methodology page.
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Median annual pay, with helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters highlighted
- Plumber$63,800
- Electrician$63,190
- Structural Iron and Steel Worker$62,780
- Sheet Metal Worker$61,800
- Carpenter$60,580
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$59,850
- Roofer$55,440
- Helpers--Brickmason, Blockmason, Stonemason, and Tile and Marble Setter$47,550
- Oil and Gas Roustabout$46,960
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,800 |
| Electrician | $63,190 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $62,780 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $61,800 |
| Carpenter | $60,580 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $59,850 |
| Roofer | $55,440 |
| Helpers--Brickmason, Blockmason, Stonemason, and Tile and Marble Setter | $47,550 |
| Oil and Gas Roustabout | $46,960 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
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Questions
Helpers--Brickmason, Blockmason, Stonemason, and Tile and Marble Setter: frequently asked questions
How much do Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters make?
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters earn a median of $47,550 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 7% below the $50,980 median for all US occupations. That works out at $22.86/hr. The middle half earn between $40,100 and $57,980. The top 10% earn $70,080 or more.
Do you need a degree to become a Helpers--Brickmason, Blockmason, Stonemason, and Tile and Marble Setter?
No. BLS lists no formal educational credential as the typical entry requirement for Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters, and O*NET rates the preparation needed as little or no preparation. BLS also lists short-term on-the-job training as typical on-the-job training. In O*NET's survey of people already doing the job, 58.0% hold high school diploma or the equivalent (such as a ged).
Is Helpers--Brickmason, Blockmason, Stonemason, and Tile and Marble Setter a growing career?
No. BLS projects employment to fall 11.7% over 2025–2035, a loss of 1,700 jobs (BLS EP, 2025–2035). BLS still projects about 1,100 openings a year, mostly from workers retiring or moving to other work.
What does a Helpers--Brickmason, Blockmason, Stonemason, and Tile and Marble Setter do?
Construction laborers and helpers perform tasks, such as using, supplying, or holding materials or tools and cleaning work areas and equipment, on construction sites. A core O*NET task: cut materials to specified sizes for installation, using power saws or tile cutters. Employers most often ask for Accounting software, Computer aided design CAD software, Data base user interface and query software.
Which states pay Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters the most?
The highest state medians for Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters are Washington ($76,180), Missouri ($63,720), New York ($62,020) (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
What personality type suits a Helpers--Brickmason, Blockmason, Stonemason, and Tile and Marble Setter?
O*NET scores Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters highest on the Realistic and Conventional interest areas, so the work mixes hands-on, practical work with tools, machines or the outdoors with organising, following procedures and working precisely with data. On NueCareer's MBTI-to-interest mapping that lines up most closely with ISTJ personalities. Personality is a fit signal, not a gate. The free NueCareer quiz scores your own profile against all 1,731 careers in the bank.