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 |
6,034 Large |
& |
4.4% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
580 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
123 Small |
& |
0.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
122 Small |
& |
-1.6% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,987 Medium |
& |
8.2% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
202 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
74 Small |
& |
4.1% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
431 Medium |
& |
5.8% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
41 Few |
| Du Page County |
797 Medium |
& |
1.1% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
74 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
150 Medium |
& |
8.0% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
47 Small |
& |
-10.6% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
96 Small |
& |
-3.1% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Lake County |
347 Medium |
& |
8.6% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
35 Few |
| McHenry County |
203 Medium |
& |
6.4% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
78 Small |
& |
0.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
142 Medium |
& |
3.5% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
288 Medium |
& |
0.7% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
26 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
73 Small |
& |
0.0% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
104 Small |
& |
1.0% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
193 Medium |
& |
4.7% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
34 Very small |
& |
-8.8% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
108 Small |
& |
-4.6% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
174 Medium |
& |
-2.9% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
14 Very small |
& |
-7.1% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
402 Large |
& |
6.0% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
39 Few |
| United States |
213,300 Large |
& |
-0.8% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
15,300 Moderate |