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Stone Mason

Build stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments. Lay walks, curbstones, or special types of masonry for vats, tanks, and floors.

Annual openings

32

Median wage

$49,630

Typical education

Education not reported

Growth 2026–2032

-3%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

Education not reported

Credential requirement

Credential requirements not reported

Credential detail

Become a Skilled Trades Master Craftsman. Depending upon the trade, Skilled Trades Professionals can become Master Craftsmen through experience and additional credentials. Master Craftsmen earn more money and may supervise apprentices in the trade.

Experience detail

Work experience under the guidance (possibly as an apprentice) of a Skilled Tradesperson is expected.

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Automation exposure

High exposure

Many tasks are repeatable, so technology could reshape the day-to-day over time.

A typical day

  1. Set vertical and horizontal alignment of structures, using plumb bob, gauge line, and level.
  2. Lay out wall patterns or foundations, using straight edge, rule, or staked lines.
  3. Set stone or marble in place, according to layout or pattern.
  4. Remove wedges, fill joints between stones, finish joints between stones, using a trowel, and smooth the mortar to an attractive finish, using a tuck pointer.
  5. Clean excess mortar or grout from surface of marble, stone, or monument, using sponge, brush, water, or acid.
  6. Shape, trim, face and cut marble or stone preparatory to setting, using power saws, cutting equipment, and hand tools.
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