CEMENT MASONS
AND CONCRETE FINISHERS
2023 Average Wage
$26.17 Per Hour
Entry-Level Education
Less than High School
Typical On-the-Job Training Needed
Moderate-Term On-the-Job Training
Number of Jobs in Michigan, 2023
5,360
Job Growth (2020-2030)
130
Forecasted Employment Growth Through 2030
2.9%
What Cement Masons and Concrete
Finishers Do
Cement masons pour, smooth, and finish concrete floors,
sidewalks, roads, and curbs. Using a cement mixture, terrazzo
workers create durable and decorative surfaces for floors and
stairways.
Work Environment
Concrete and terrazzo work is fast-paced and strenuous, and
often involves kneeling, bending, and reaching. Because many
jobs are outdoors, work generally stops in wet weather. Most
work is full-time.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
COLOR VISION is needed by terrazzo workers to determine small
color variances when setting patterns. Because these patterns
often include many different colors, terrazzo workers must be able
to distinguish between colors for the best-looking finish.
PHYSICAL STAMINA is needed by cement masons and terrazzo
workers. They must be able to spend a lot of time kneeling,
bending, and reaching.
PHYSICAL STRENGTH is needed by cement masons and
terrazzo workers. They often must lift heavy materials. For
example, many jobs require workers to be able to lift and carry
50-pound bags of gravel and sand.
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