The Masonry major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Trade, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Trade, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers SOC: 47-1011 Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $78,690 | 806,080 | N/A | N/A |
Brickmasons and Blockmasons SOC: 47-2021 Occupation: Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $60,800 | 53,520 | N/A | N/A |
Stonemasons SOC: 47-2022 Occupation: Stonemasons | $51,990 | 8,750 | N/A | N/A |
Tile and Stone Setters SOC: 47-2044 Occupation: Tile and Stone Setters | $52,240 | 38,740 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,690 | 806,080 |
| 2023 | $76,760 | 777,420 |
| 2022 | $74,080 | 720,900 |
| 2021 | $72,010 | 665,870 |
| 2020 | $67,840 | 614,080 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,800 | 53,520 |
| 2023 | $59,640 | 56,830 |
| 2022 | $59,000 | 55,530 |
| 2021 | $59,340 | 55,950 |
| 2020 | $55,080 | 59,940 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,990 | 8,750 |
| 2023 | $51,830 | 9,790 |
| 2022 | $50,210 | 10,220 |
| 2021 | $47,610 | 9,000 |
| 2020 | $43,650 | 11,830 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,240 | 38,740 |
| 2023 | $48,910 | 42,420 |
| 2022 | $48,340 | 40,760 |
| 2021 | $47,810 | 41,160 |
| 2020 | $44,220 | 38,150 |