Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers
Code: 47-2051.00
Zone 2
Median Annual Salary
£57,020
Range: £39,190 - £85,480
Preparation & Education
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Job Zone 2
Industry Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; and use saws to cut expansion joints.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Cement Finisher
Cement Mason
Concrete Finisher
Concrete Mason
Finisher
Mason
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.
- Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them.
- Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Project management software
National Concrete & Masonry Estimator
Tradesman's Software Master Estimator
Analytical or scientific software
ADAPT-Modeler
Shilstone seeMIX
Accounting software
Sirus GT Construction Accounting
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
talking to others
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Arts and Humanities
English language
Engineering and Technology
building and construction
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Safety and Government
public safety and security
Hand and Finger Use
hold or move items with your hands
keep your arm or hand steady
Endurance
exercise for a long time without getting out of breath
Controlled Movement
use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
Physical Strength
use your lower back and stomach
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Frequently Asked Questions About Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers is £57,020. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £39,190, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £85,480 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers typically aligns with Job Zone 2 (Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed). Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some careers may not.
Essential skills and tooling for a Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers include: National Concrete & Masonry Estimator, Tradesman's Software Master Estimator, ADAPT-Modeler, Shilstone seeMIX, Sirus GT Construction Accounting. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Below Average).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£39,190
Median Annual (Average):
£57,020
90th Percentile (Senior):
£85,480
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