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. Installers of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units are classified in “Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers” (37-3011). Excludes “Stonemasons” (47-2022). 

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Employment Outlook	Growth Rate 1.8% Openings Per Year 245
Wages	Median Hourly $38 per hour Average Annual $77,840 per year
Education Needed	These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Education Available in Washington	Mason/Masonry
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