Definition of Bricklayer
Bricklayers help build structures that are both attractive and durable. The bricklaying profession is thousands of years old. Brickmasons and blockmasons are two alternative titles for bricklayers.
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Responsibilities
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A bricklayer lays and binds building materials, including brick, concrete block, structural tile, glass block, cinder block and terra cotta block with mortar and other substances. Bricklayers construct or fix walls, arches, partitions, sewers and other structures.
Work Environment
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Bricklayers work outdoors in a variety of weather. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), most bricklayers work 40 hours per week, but some work more.
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Education and Training
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Bricklayers learn skills through informal on-the-job training in which they learn and observe from experienced bricklayers. Some receive training in vocational schools or industry-based courses, while others complete a thorough apprenticeship.
Earnings
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The BLS states that brickmasons and blockmasons earned a national mean hourly wage of $23.68 and a national mean annual salary of $49,250 as of May 2009.
Outlook
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The National Employment Matrix from the BLS projects that employment for brickmasons and blockmasons will increase at a rate of 12 percent between 2008 and 2018.
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References
- Photo Credit bricks. image by Saskia Massink from Fotolia.com
