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Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters in New Jersey

Helpers for masonry and tile work assist skilled masons and setters on construction sites by preparing materials, holding tools, and maintaining clean work areas. They work outdoors and indoors on residential and commercial building projects, learning trade skills while performing support tasks that keep projects running smoothly. In New Jersey the median pay is $47,480 a year, 0% above the national median of $47,550.

$47,480median pay in New Jersey, per year
$45,110–$54,160middle half earn
70employed in New Jersey
$47,550U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.

Skills that matter most

Critical ThinkingMonitoringCoordinationOperation and ControlTime ManagementActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingSpeaking

Knowledge areas

Building and ConstructionMechanicalDesignMathematics (knowledge)English LanguagePublic Safety and Security

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O*NET-SOC 47-3011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Jersey, annual.