Helper--Brickmason, Blockmason, Stonemason, and Tile and Marble Setter resume
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Also called helpers brickmasons blockmasons stonemasons and tile and marble setters, adobe layer helper, boat joiner helper and boring machine operator helper.
$47,550
Median pay a year
14,170
People do this work
6
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Helper--Brickmason, Blockmason, Stonemason, and Tile and Marble Setter
Summary
Helper for brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters, mixing materials, cutting to size, and cleaning work areas and tools for installation projects
Experience
Helper--Brickmason, Blockmason, Stonemason, and Tile and Marble Setter
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Mixed mortar, plaster, and grout, using machines or by hand, according to standard formulas
Erected scaffolding and other structures for installation work
Cut materials to the right sizes for installation, using power saws or tile cutters
Provided help in preparing, installing, repairing, or rebuilding tile, brick, or stone surfaces
Transported materials and tools to installation sites, using equipment or by hand
Cleaned installation surfaces, tools, and work sites, using water and chemical solutions
Removed excess grout or residue from tile or brick joints, using sponges or trowels
Skills
Core Skills
Cleaning surfaces for work, Assisting construction personnel, Determining operational procedures, Mixing needed substances, Removing worn items, Removing excess materials, Preparing surfaces for finishing, Moving construction materials, Assembling temporary structures, Driver's license
Hands-On Work
Applying material
Education
High School Diploma Your school, Year
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Mixed mortar and groutBuilt scaffolding for workCut materials to sizeMoved tools and materialsHelped install tile and brickCleaned work areas and tools
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Mixed mortar and grout according to specifications for masonry projects
Cut materials to size using power saws for precise installation
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Show how often you mixed mortar and grout for projects
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Mixed mortar and grout several times each day according to specifications for masonry projects
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Several times each dayA few batches per projectMost days on the job
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Mention if you were trusted to operate the power saws
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Cut materials to size using power saws for precise installation
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I trained new helpers on the sawsI operated the saws independentlyI was responsible for cutting all materials
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Cleaning surfaces for work
Assisting construction personnel
Applying material
Determining operational procedures
Mixing needed substances
Removing worn items
Removing excess materials
Preparing surfaces for finishing
Moving construction materials
Assembling temporary structures
Applying sealants
Cutting masonry materials
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What a Helper--Brickmason, Blockmason, Stonemason, and Tile and Marble Setter does
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Help brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, or tile and marble setters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
What it pays
How much does a Helper--Brickmason, Blockmason, Stonemason, and Tile and Marble Setter make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$40,100
Median
$47,550
75th percentile
$57,980
About 14,170 people do this work in the United States.
This page is about the occupation Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters. What this job involves and what it is made of come from O*NET 30.3, the US Department of Labor's occupation database, refreshed July 2026; Rung writes those records into the plain sentences you see. Pay comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS release for 2025. Rung is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by either agency. How Rung handles accuracy is on the accuracy page, and the full data credits are on the credits page.