Careers · Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · Illinois
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Illinois
Cement masons and concrete finishers smooth and shape poured concrete surfaces for floors, sidewalks, roads, curbs, and other structures. They use hand tools and power equipment to achieve proper finish and alignment In Illinois the median pay is $78,170 a year, 37% above the national median of $57,020.
$78,170median pay in Illinois, per year
$57,860–$98,930middle half earn
5,890employed in Illinois
$57,020U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold no formal education requirement.
Skills that matter most
MonitoringSpeakingCoordinationQuality Control AnalysisTime ManagementActive ListeningCritical ThinkingComplex Problem Solving
Knowledge areas
English LanguageBuilding and ConstructionMathematics (knowledge)Public Safety and SecurityMechanicalAdministration and Management
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers.
Licenses and training in Illinois
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers pay in other states
Hawaii · $95,890Alaska · $92,960Washington · $77,520Oregon · $68,530Minnesota · $66,830Wisconsin · $64,250New York · $64,040Massachusetts · $63,840Ohio · $62,990Rhode Island · $62,950
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against cement masons and concrete finishers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against cement masons and concrete finishers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 47-2051.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.