# Mason jobs and career guide

Category: Construction & Carpentry
Page: https://toolupjobs.com/trades/mason/
Also called: bricklayer, brick mason, stone mason, block layer, masonry worker

Brick, block and stone masons build walls, chimneys, veneers and hardscapes with masonry units and mortar.

## Typical US pay
$40k–$90k per year (approximate, entry level to experienced).

## What they do
- Lay brick, block and stone to line and level
- Mix mortar and grout
- Install reinforcement and flashing
- Restore and tuckpoint historic masonry

## Key skills
- Bricklaying
- Block work
- Stone setting
- Tuckpointing
- Scaffolding

## Training
3–4 year BAC union apprenticeship or on-the-job training.

## Licensing & certifications
No license typically for workers; contractor licensing varies.

## Open jobs (0)
None posted right now.