Bricklayers build walls, fireplaces, chimneys and other structures with brick and blocks. Stone masons build floors, ornate stonework on buildings and other structures with stone.
Work Environment—Bricklayers and stonemasons often work outdoors. They lift bricks and blocks, sometimes work on scaffolds and kneel or bend for extended periods of time. Bricklayers and stone masons, who follow proper safety practices and participate in physical conditioning exercises, can avoid hazards and injuries.
Potential Employers—Once you have completed training as a bricklayer or stone mason, you will be qualified to work with a variety of employers including:
- Masonry contractors
- Building developers
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Data Sources:
- U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics
- International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsworkers
- International Masonry Institute
- Women working as bricklayers and stone masons, industry employers, and unions.
