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 |
3,192 Medium |
& |
-1.6% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
291 Few |
| Champaign Area |
71 Small |
& |
-7.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
59 Small |
& |
-6.8% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,096 Medium |
& |
1.6% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
105 Few |
| Decatur Area |
41 Very small |
& |
2.4% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
221 Medium |
& |
-2.3% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| Du Page County |
416 Medium |
& |
-4.6% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
36 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
72 Small |
& |
4.2% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
22 Very small |
& |
-13.6% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
46 Very small |
& |
-8.7% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Lake County |
196 Small |
& |
1.5% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| McHenry County |
102 Small |
& |
-2.9% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
42 Very small |
& |
-4.8% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
67 Small |
& |
-3.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
158 Small |
& |
-4.4% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
39 Very small |
& |
-5.1% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
51 Very small |
& |
-7.8% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
105 Small |
& |
-1.9% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
15 Very small |
& |
-6.7% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
56 Very small |
& |
-8.9% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
93 Small |
& |
-7.5% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
9 Very small |
& |
-33.3% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
217 Medium |
& |
0.5% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| United States |
85,000 Medium |
& |
2.4% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
6,400 Few |