The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Concrete contractors
- Office and industrial construction companies
- House construction companies
- Highway and street construction companies
Outlook
Demand for cement masons is expected to decline over the next few years. Changes to products and installation practices are decreasing the need for cement masons.
Job openings will occur as current workers leave this career. The best job prospects are for those who have technical training.
Cement Masons (CIS 100268)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
7,342 Large |
& |
-3.2% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
515 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
155 Medium |
& |
-2.6% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
151 Medium |
& |
0.7% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Cook County |
2,354 Medium |
& |
-4.3% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
162 Few |
| Decatur Area |
111 Medium |
& |
-9.0% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
536 Large |
& |
-0.4% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
40 Few |
| Du Page County |
954 Large |
& |
-4.8% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
65 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
225 Medium |
& |
-2.7% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
62 Small |
& |
0.0% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
148 Medium |
& |
-6.1% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Lake County |
390 Medium |
& |
-4.4% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
27 Very few |
| McHenry County |
265 Large |
& |
0.8% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
20 Few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
103 Small |
& |
0.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
180 Medium |
& |
5.0% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
342 Medium |
& |
-3.8% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
24 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
90 Small |
& |
-3.3% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
129 Small |
& |
-4.7% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
232 Medium |
& |
-0.4% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
44 Small |
& |
-2.3% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
142 Small |
& |
-7.0% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
223 Medium |
& |
-6.7% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
18 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
501 Large |
& |
-1.0% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
38 Few |
| United States |
208,200 Large |
& |
1.7% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
14,400 Few |