Bricklayers and masons

£23,986

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2022 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

47 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2022 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

2.07%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Stonemasons and related trades

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 5312

Stonemasons erect and repair structures of stone and similar materials and cut, shape and polish granite, marble, slate and other stone for building, ornamental and other purposes.

Common tasks include:

examines drawings, photographs and specifications to determine job requirements
marks and cuts stone using hammers, mallet and hand or pneumatic chisels
uses hand and power tools to shape, trim, carve, cut letters in and polish stone
levels, aligns and embeds stone in mortar, concrete or steel frame with stone to make and repair structures

Qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements, though GCSEs/S grades are advantageous. Entry is typically through an approved apprenticeship programme or college course in conjunction with on-the-job training, leading to a NVQ/SVQ Level 2/3 qualification, or through building up work experience supplemented with short courses.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

Employment status: Stonemasons and related trades

Regional employment: Stonemasons and related trades

Future employment: Stonemasons and related trades

Top 12 industries: Stonemasons and related trades

Alternative & related job titles: Stonemasons and related trades

Dry stone waller Monumental mason Stone mason

Equality focus: Stonemasons and related trades

Breaking down the official government big data sources by gender, age and region. Hours and pay data based on full time equlivalent roles.