DAYTON REGIONAL WORKFORCE PORTAL
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
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.
Fast Facts
Hourly Pay
Entry Level: $14.91/hr
Median: $18.63/hr
Experienced: $24.23/hr
Current Employment
348 (2019)
Projected Employment
375 (2030)
Growth for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
| 2019 Jobs | 2030 Jobs | Change (2019-2030) | % Change (2019-2030) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 348 | 375 | 27 | 8% |
Industries Employing Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
| Industry | Occupation Jobs in Industry (2019) | % of Occupation in Industry (2019) | % of Total Jobs in Industry (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors | 115 | 32.9% | 32.6% |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | 41 | 11.7% | 2.6% |
| All Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 31 | 8.8% | 3.4% |
| Site Preparation Contractors | 30 | 8.5% | 3.4% |
| Masonry Contractors | 16 | 4.7% | 0.7% |
Occupational Skills
- Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them
- Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed
- Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float
- Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process
- Direct the casting of the concrete and supervise laborers who use shovels or special tools to spread it
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