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.
- O*NET-SOC code
47-2051.00 - Preparation Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$57,020
Employment, U.S.206,170
Median hourly wage$27.41
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $39,190 | $47,010 | $57,020 | $66,870 | $85,480 |
By state (51)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2,110 | $44,720 | 0.75 |
| Alaska | 240 | $92,960 | 0.55 |
| Arizona | 7,520 | $58,910 | 1.75 |
| Arkansas | 1,900 | $46,230 | 1.10 |
| California | 28,700 | $62,700 | 1.19 |
| Colorado | 5,140 | $60,700 | 1.35 |
| Connecticut | 610 | $58,640 | 0.27 |
| Delaware | 400 | $57,030 | 0.62 |
| District of Columbia | 320 | $61,680 | 0.35 |
| Florida | 15,240 | $48,680 | 1.16 |
| Georgia | 3,400 | $46,240 | 0.52 |
| Hawaii | 650 | $95,890 | 0.78 |
| Idaho | 2,540 | $56,410 | 2.23 |
| Illinois | 5,890 | $78,170 | 0.73 |
| Indiana | 4,390 | $61,270 | 1.03 |
| Iowa | 2,110 | $58,220 | 1.02 |
| Kansas | 3,610 | $52,130 | 1.89 |
| Kentucky | 1,280 | $50,200 | 0.48 |
| Louisiana | 910 | $49,180 | 0.35 |
| Maine | 730 | $55,680 | 0.86 |
| Maryland | 2,540 | $51,950 | 0.69 |
| Massachusetts | 1,590 | $63,840 | 0.33 |
| Michigan | 6,350 | $59,860 | 1.09 |
| Minnesota | 3,070 | $66,830 | 0.79 |
| Mississippi | 930 | $43,980 | 0.60 |
| Missouri | 6,220 | $61,390 | 1.60 |
| Montana | 780 | $61,620 | 1.15 |
| Nebraska | 3,200 | $49,510 | 2.36 |
| Nevada | 3,290 | $61,230 | 1.60 |
| New Hampshire | 300 | $54,210 | 0.33 |
| New Jersey | 2,390 | $61,410 | 0.42 |
| New Mexico | 1,540 | $49,230 | 1.33 |
| New York | 9,060 | $64,040 | 0.71 |
| North Carolina | 4,610 | $46,780 | 0.70 |
| North Dakota | 1,190 | $57,710 | 2.09 |
| Ohio | 6,060 | $62,990 | 0.82 |
| Oklahoma | 2,980 | $45,750 | 1.32 |
| Oregon | 2,170 | $68,530 | 0.83 |
| Pennsylvania | 5,180 | $61,610 | 0.64 |
| Rhode Island | 250 | $62,950 | 0.37 |
| South Carolina | 1,930 | $49,360 | 0.63 |
| South Dakota | 2,550 | $47,160 | 4.21 |
| Tennessee | 3,920 | $47,910 | 0.90 |
| Texas | 26,430 | $47,500 | 1.42 |
| Utah | 5,340 | $56,420 | 2.32 |
| Vermont | 270 | $61,160 | 0.67 |
| Virginia | 4,020 | $50,930 | 0.74 |
| Washington | 4,440 | $77,520 | 0.94 |
| West Virginia | 760 | $51,950 | 0.82 |
| Wisconsin | 4,490 | $64,250 | 1.15 |
| Wyoming | 620 | $58,450 | 1.68 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plasterers and Stucco Masons | 1-2 | 0.964 |
| 2 | Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | 1-2 | 0.961 |
| 3 | Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | 1-2 | 0.961 |
| 4 | Terrazzo Workers and Finishers | 1-2 | 0.957 |
| 5 | Helpers--Carpenters | 1-2 | 0.957 |
| 6 | Construction Laborers | 1-2 | 0.956 |
| 7 | Stonemasons | 1-2 | 0.955 |
| 8 | Carpet Installers | 1-2 | 0.950 |
| 9 | Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | 1-2 | 0.950 |
| 10 | Brickmasons and Blockmasons | 1-2 | 0.950 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | Speaking | 0.88 | 0.956 |
| Stonemasons | Critical Thinking | 0.87 | 0.955 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | Speaking | 0.88 | 0.949 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | Instructing | 1.00 | 0.944 |
| Pipelayers | Speaking | 0.88 | 0.931 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | Judgment and Decision Making | 0.88 | 0.930 |
| Tire Builders | Operations Monitoring | 1.00 | 0.927 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | Speaking | 0.88 | 0.927 |
| Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators | Reading Comprehension | 0.87 | 0.927 |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | Troubleshooting | 0.87 | 0.924 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers, excluding software Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal | 5 of 20 | 16.5x |
| CPR Visual Estimator | 4 of 20 | 23.1x |
| Aya Associates Comp-U-Floor | 3 of 20 | 34.6x |
| Measure Square FloorEstimate Pro | 3 of 20 | 34.6x |
| Construction Software Center EasyEst | 3 of 20 | 27.7x |
| Construction Management Software ProEst | 3 of 20 | 23.1x |
| On Center Quick Bid | 3 of 20 | 23.1x |
| Intuit QuickBooks | 6 of 20 | 3.3x |
| Cost estimating software | 3 of 20 | 8.7x |
| Salesforce software | 3 of 20 | 1.6x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 3.25 | 2.88 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 3.25 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 2.75 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 2.75 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 3.12 | 2.00 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.62 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 3.00 | 2.38 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 3.00 | 2.25 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.12 |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.38 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.62 | 2.75 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.12 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.00 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 1.88 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.38 | 2.00 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 2.38 | 1.88 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 1.75 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 1.62 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 2.12 | 1.75 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.62 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.62 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.25 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.12 |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.12 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 0.88 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 0.75 |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.38 | not rated |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.38 | 0.38 |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.25 | not rated |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.12 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 3.69 | 3.13 |
| Building and Construction | 3.52 | 3.52 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.09 | 3.09 |
| Mathematics | 3.09 | 2.93 |
| Mechanical | 2.64 | 2.64 |
| Administration and Management | 2.60 | 1.97 |
| Transportation | 2.48 | 1.91 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.32 | 2.19 |
| Education and Training | 2.31 | 2.51 |
| Foreign Language | 2.22 | 1.62 |
| Design | 2.18 | 2.32 |
| Production and Processing | 2.17 | 2.20 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.08 | 1.00 |
| Telecommunications | 1.94 | 1.64 |
| Chemistry | 1.91 | 2.01 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 1.90 | 1.12 |
| Law and Government | 1.82 | 1.33 |
| Physics | 1.79 | 1.38 |
| Geography | 1.73 | 0.97 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.67 | 1.42 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.64 | 0.76 |
| Sales and Marketing | 1.62 | not rated |
| Psychology | 1.59 | 1.23 |
| Economics and Accounting | 1.59 | 1.13 |
| Communications and Media | 1.53 | 1.21 |
| Administrative | 1.52 | 1.34 |
| Engineering and Technology | 1.48 | not rated |
| Food Production | 1.42 | not rated |
| History and Archeology | 1.41 | not rated |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.41 | not rated |
| Biology | 1.41 | 1.25 |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.28 | not rated |
| Fine Arts | 1.24 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Dexterity | 3.88 | 3.38 |
| Trunk Strength | 3.75 | 4.25 |
| Near Vision | 3.62 | 3.50 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 3.62 | 3.25 |
| Control Precision | 3.50 | 3.12 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.50 | 3.00 |
| Extent Flexibility | 3.38 | 3.50 |
| Visualization | 3.25 | 3.25 |
| Dynamic Strength | 3.25 | 3.00 |
| Information Ordering | 3.25 | 2.88 |
| Stamina | 3.25 | 2.88 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.25 | 2.75 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.25 | 2.62 |
| Static Strength | 3.12 | 4.00 |
| Far Vision | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Oral Comprehension | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Finger Dexterity | 3.12 | 2.88 |
| Oral Expression | 3.12 | 2.88 |
| Selective Attention | 3.12 | 2.75 |
| Speech Recognition | 3.12 | 2.62 |
| Category Flexibility | 3.12 | 2.50 |
| Reaction Time | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Depth Perception | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 3.00 | 2.38 |
| Rate Control | 3.00 | 2.38 |
| Speech Clarity | 3.00 | 2.12 |
| Perceptual Speed | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 2.75 | 2.25 |
| Auditory Attention | 2.62 | 2.25 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 2.50 | 2.25 |
| Response Orientation | 2.50 | 2.25 |
| Glare Sensitivity | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2.38 | 1.88 |
| Spatial Orientation | 2.38 | 1.88 |
| Time Sharing | 2.25 | 2.38 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 2.25 | 2.25 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Number Facility | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Originality | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Written Comprehension | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Written Expression | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.12 | 1.75 |
| Explosive Strength | 2.12 | 1.38 |
| Memorization | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Peripheral Vision | 1.88 | 1.38 |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.88 | 1.25 |
| Night Vision | 1.75 | 1.00 |
| Sound Localization | 1.75 | 0.88 |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- ACT Contractors Forms
- ADAPT-Modeler
- HIPERPAV
- Hard Dollar HD Project Estimating
- LogicSphere Firstmix
- Maxwell Systems Quest Estimator
- National Concrete & Masonry Estimator
- Shilstone seeMIX
- Sirus GT Construction Accounting
- Tradesman's Software Master Estimator
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 470 | 4.77 | $48,300 |
| St. George, UT | 520 | 4.33 | $48,070 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | 1,020 | 4.32 | $47,790 |
| Merced, CA | 330 | 3.11 | $53,220 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | 1,210 | 3.00 | $51,170 |
| Walla Walla, WA | 100 | 2.94 | $62,160 |
| Lincoln, NE | 700 | 2.88 | $49,970 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 270 | 2.82 | $57,590 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | 640 | 2.76 | $49,700 |
| Twin Falls, ID | 180 | 2.65 | $51,640 |