Stonemasons
SOC Code: 47-2022 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Build stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments. Lay walks, curbstones, or special types of masonry for vats, tanks, and floors.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Stonemasons. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $57,429 | $73,403 | $89,378 | $105,352 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $56,222 | $72,446 | $88,650 | $104,874 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $54,226 | $71,053 | $87,859 | $104,686 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $55,827 | $72,093 | $88,379 | $104,645 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $52,062 | $69,285 | $86,486 | $103,709 |
| Yakima, WA | $47,778 | $65,832 | $83,886 | $101,941 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $48,901 | $66,560 | $84,240 | $101,899 |
| Bellingham, WA | $46,738 | $65,000 | $83,283 | $101,546 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $46,738 | $65,000 | $83,283 | $101,546 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $46,738 | $65,000 | $83,283 | $101,546 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 3.5 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.2 | |
| Time Management | 3.2 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.2 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Coordination | 3.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Mathematics | 3.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Building and Construction | 4.7 |
| Design | 3.7 |
| Mathematics | 3.7 |
| Mechanical | 3.1 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.0 |
| Administration and Management | 3.0 |
| English Language | 3.0 |
| Production and Processing | 2.9 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 57.9% |
| Less than high school | 42.1% |
Typical Tasks
- Lay out wall patterns or foundations, using straight edge, rule, or staked lines.
- Shape, trim, face and cut marble or stone preparatory to setting, using power saws, cutting equipment, and hand tools.
- Set vertical and horizontal alignment of structures, using plumb bob, gauge line, and level.
- Mix mortar or grout and pour or spread mortar or grout on marble slabs, stone, or foundation.
- Remove wedges, fill joints between stones, finish joints between stones, using a trowel, and smooth the mortar to an attractive finish, using a tuck pointer.
- Set stone or marble in place, according to layout or pattern.
- Clean excess mortar or grout from surface of marble, stone, or monument, using sponge, brush, water, or acid.
- Lay brick to build shells of chimneys and smokestacks or to line or reline industrial furnaces, kilns, boilers and similar installations.
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