How to hire a bricklayer

How to hire a bricklayer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step bricklayer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a bricklayer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new bricklayer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The bricklayer hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a bricklayer to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a bricklayer that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of bricklayers.

   Type of Bricklayer	Description	Hourly rate
   Bricklayer	Masonry workers, also known as masons, use bricks, concrete blocks, concrete, and natural and manmade stones to build walls, walkways, fences, and other masonry structures.	$16-35
   Mason	A mason is responsible for shaping artificial mineral products, concrete blocks, stone pieces, and bricks to create structures essential for construction or other building purposes using various machinery and equipment, following the highest safety standards and production procedures. Masons analyze schematics and blueprints, applying the clients' specifications and customization to their product expertise... Show more	$13-32

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Caulking
   • Trowels
   • Safety Regulations
   • Construction Projects
   • Bricklaying
   • Reference Points
   • Commercial Buildings
   • Demo
   • Structural Tile
   • Retaining Walls
   • Building Materials
   • Horizontal Alignment
   • Construction Sites
   • Stone Surfaces

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and run small crew to complete jobs.
   • Conduct safety meeting and fill out JSA ` s.
   • Extend knowledge in shooting gunite and shotcrete.
   • Set ladders, scaffolds and hoists in place for taking supplies to building.
   • Train in and perform all aspects of masonry including setup, materials preparation and block laying.
   • Assist bricklayers with materials, make mortar, stock bricks, erect scaffolding, and operate heavy machinery.

   More bricklayer duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your bricklayer job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A bricklayer salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a bricklayer in Florida may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level bricklayer usually earns less than a senior-level bricklayer. Additionally, a bricklayer with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average bricklayer salary

   $50,539yearly

   $24.30 hourly rate

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   Entry-level bricklayer salary

   $34,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

   Average bricklayer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Minnesota	$65,453	$31
   2	Nebraska	$62,030	$30
   3	Missouri	$61,517	$30
   4	New York	$56,552	$27
   5	Wisconsin	$52,775	$25
   6	Virginia	$52,408	$25
   7	Ohio	$51,786	$25
   8	Pennsylvania	$51,681	$25
   9	Michigan	$48,665	$23
   10	Iowa	$47,109	$23
   11	North Carolina	$42,821	$21
   12	Indiana	$42,667	$21

   Average bricklayer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Mid-Continental Restoration	$53,907	$25.92
   2	Western Construction	$52,765	$25.37	6
   3	Restoration Builders	$50,445	$24.25
   4	C.L. Smith	$50,173	$24.12
   5	Tradesmen International	$48,306	$23.22	64
   6	Superior Supply & Steel	$47,065	$22.63
   7	City of Pittsburgh	$46,769	$22.49
   8	Hansen Corporation	$45,104	$21.68
   9	ManpowerGroup	$43,892	$21.10	13
   10	Canaan	$43,691	$21.01

4. Writing a bricklayer job description

   A good bricklayer job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a bricklayer job description:

   Bricklayer job description example

   Competitive starting wages, benefit/insurance package, 8 paid holidays, 401K, PTO, Vacation, Paid Relief Days, $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS.

   Responsibilities:

   • Preventative maintenance on all heat treat equipment
   • Installation and repair of refractory materials on all heat treat equipment
   • Maintain all equipment necessary for bricklaying operations
   • Removal and/or repair of worn materials
   • Removal of debris
   • Timely reporting of equipment problems and issues
   • Perform other department duties, as assigned

   Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions:

   • Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs regularly
   • Exposed to seasonal temperature changes
   • Manufacturing environment with heat, noise, dust, and vibration

   Qualifications:

   • High School Diploma or GED required
   • Previous masonry or construction experience required
   • Basic math skills required
   • Strong attention to detail
   • Basic problem solving and troubleshooting skills
   • Must be able to work any shift, including some weekends

   Must be able to pass criminal background check and drug screen

   Classification : Hourly

   Benefits : Eligible upon hire: Company paid safety shoes and prescription safety glasses. Eligible after 30 days; medical/prescription drug coverage, dental, vision insurances, company provided Basic Life and AD&D insurance, additional voluntary benefits including hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness insurance. Eligible after 90 days; paid holidays, paid and unpaid relief days. Eligible after 6 months; 401K program, base wage increases with review every 6 months up to the first 24 months of employment.

   Superior Forge & Steel Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

   No calls or agencies please. Superior Forge & Steel Corporation will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

   Superior Forge & Steel Corporation is a manufacturer of forged hardened steel rolls for hot and cold rolling of ferrous and non-ferrous materials. We also provide other products and services such as commercial ingots, specialty forging, heat treatment, and machining.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right bricklayer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with bricklayers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit bricklayers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   To find bricklayer candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as constructionjobs.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit bricklayers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new bricklayer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the bricklayer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new bricklayer first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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