Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, Segmental Pavers, and Terrazzo Workers

Significant Points

Job opportunities are expected to be good due to a combination of job growth and a growing number of retirements.
Most learn the job though a combination of classroom and on-the-job training that can take 3 to 4 years.
Like many other construction trades, these workers may experience reduced earnings and layoffs during downturns in construction activity.
Cement masons often work overtime, with premium pay, because once concrete has been placed, the job must be completed.

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Area and Industry employment and wages
Cement masons and concrete finishers: (Area) (Industry)
Terrazzo workers and finishers: (Area) (Industry)
Segmental pavers: (Area) (Industry)

Also see Cement masons, concrete finishers, segmental pavers, and terrazzo workers in the 2004-05 Occupational Outlook Handbook
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See the Occupational Outlook Handbook in print.