Stonemasons and Related Trades
Wages
New workers start around £19,810. Normal pay is £33,564 per year.
Highly experienced workers can earn up to £47,997.
Available jobs
In the past year there were 6,500 vacancies for this type of job
Projected job growth over the next 8 years
Related courses
People work towards these careers by taking these courses at college and uni.
What they do most days?
Levels, aligns and embeds stone in mortar, concrete or steel frame with stone to make and repair structures.
Uses hand and power tools to shape, trim, carve, cut letters in and polish stone.
Marks and cuts stone using hammers, mallet and hand or pneumatic chisels.
Examines drawings, photographs and specifications to determine job requirements.
Hard Skills
Hard skills are specific, learnable, measurable, often industry or occupation-specific abilities related to a position.
Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.
Soft Skills
Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education.
Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.