Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
SOC Code: 47-2051 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $57,699 | $73,736 | $89,794 | $105,830 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $67,704 | $78,395 | $89,107 | $99,798 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $67,704 | $78,395 | $89,107 | $99,798 |
| Anchorage, AK | $71,344 | $80,808 | $90,251 | $99,715 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $54,995 | $69,597 | $84,198 | $98,800 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $53,830 | $68,619 | $83,429 | $98,218 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $56,139 | $69,742 | $83,346 | $96,949 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $53,414 | $67,558 | $81,702 | $95,846 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $52,083 | $66,518 | $80,933 | $95,368 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $49,816 | $64,938 | $80,059 | $95,181 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | 3.2 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.1 | |
| Time Management | 3.1 | |
| Coordination | 3.1 | |
| Speaking | 3.1 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 | |
| Operation and Control | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| English Language | 3.7 |
| Building and Construction | 3.5 |
| Mathematics | 3.1 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.1 |
| Mechanical | 2.6 |
| Administration and Management | 2.6 |
| Transportation | 2.5 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school | 51.7% |
| High school diploma | 35.0% |
| Some college | 12.7% |
Typical Tasks
- Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.
- Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them.
- Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.
- Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
- Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.
- Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete, and move chute to direct concrete on forms.
- Produce rough concrete surface, using broom.
- Operate power vibrator to compact concrete.
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