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Stonemasons in Texas
Get the information you need to know about working as a Stonemason.
You’re in luck! Jobs for Stonemasons in Texas are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Stonemasons in Texas is growing faster than average.
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Stonemasons in Texas earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Stonemasons Work in Texas?
In 2018, there were 610 Stonemasons working in the state.
There were 950 Stonemasons employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 340 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 185 Stonemasons working in it, which means Texas has more Stonemasons than average.
Job Projections for Texas
Jobs for Stonemasons in this state are growing at a rate of 17.7% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 9.5%.
Texas Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 200 annual job openings, and a total of 2,190 jobs for Texas Stonemasons in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 1,800 annual jobs and 20,700 total jobs in 2026.
What do Stonemasons Make in Texas?
In 2018 wages for Stonemasons ranged from $26,330 to $61,280 with $35,060 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $12.66 to $29.46. The median hourly rate was $16.86.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $14.91 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $1.95.
The median salary in Texas is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top States for Stonemasons Employment
The table below shows the states where most Stonemasons work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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California | 3,310 | $45,140 |
New York | 1,020 | $32,760 |
Florida | 670 | $36,630 |
Texas | 610 | $35,060 |
Nevada | 500 | $57,930 |
Arizona | 480 | $32,490 |
Utah | 440 | $44,590 |
Massachusetts | 410 | $48,500 |
Maryland | 390 | $41,770 |
Colorado | 330 | $39,550 |
Oklahoma | 260 | $35,220 |
Missouri | 250 | $36,790 |
Pennsylvania | 240 | $48,270 |
Michigan | 200 | $40,430 |
Indiana | 170 | $49,900 |
Washington | 160 | $46,420 |
Ohio | 160 | $37,580 |
Idaho | 110 | $31,490 |
Louisiana | 100 | $32,630 |
Minnesota | 100 | $43,830 |
Below are the states where Stonemasons get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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Nevada | $57,930 |
New Jersey | $57,570 |
Wyoming | $53,700 |
Indiana | $49,900 |
Virginia | $49,040 |
Massachusetts | $48,500 |
Pennsylvania | $48,270 |
Hawaii | $46,920 |
Illinois | $46,510 |
Washington | $46,420 |
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Occupation | Texas Employment Total |
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Brickmasons and Blockmasons | 4,030 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Leonard G. under License
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