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:
- Masonry, stonework, and plastering contractors
- Construction companies
Outlook
Demand is expected to decrease slightly over the next few years for this career. Changes in products and installation practices have also decreased the need for masons. Employment of bricklayers and stonemasons is sensitive to the economy. When the economy slows down, so does construction. During these periods, bricklayers and stonemasons may be unemployed or work fewer hours. Many job openings will occur as people retire from this career.
Bricklayers and Stonemasons (CIS 100487)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
4,396 Medium |
& |
-0.1% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
349 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
100 Small |
& |
-2.0% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
81 Small |
& |
-1.2% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,458 Medium |
& |
-1.0% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
115 Few |
| Decatur Area |
62 Small |
& |
-4.8% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
318 Medium |
& |
2.5% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
26 Very few |
| Du Page County |
571 Medium |
& |
-0.7% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
45 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
113 Small |
& |
6.2% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
31 Very small |
& |
3.2% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
69 Small |
& |
-1.4% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Lake County |
252 Medium |
& |
-0.8% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| McHenry County |
150 Medium |
& |
4.7% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
64 Small |
& |
0.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
91 Small |
& |
2.2% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
213 Medium |
& |
0.9% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
52 Small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
69 Small |
& |
-2.9% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
154 Small |
& |
-0.6% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
22 Very small |
& |
4.5% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
79 Small |
& |
-2.5% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
143 Small |
& |
-3.5% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
12 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
316 Medium |
& |
1.3% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
25 Very few |
| United States |
86,200 Medium |
& |
2.3% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
6,400 Few |