How to hire a concrete worker

Concrete worker hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring concrete workers in the United States:

The median cost to hire a concrete worker is $1,633.
It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
HR departments typically allocate 15% of their budget towards recruitment efforts.
Small businesses spend $1,105 per concrete worker on training each year, while large companies spend $658.
It takes approximately 12 weeks for a new employee to reach full productivity levels.
There are a total of 12,187 concrete workers in the US, and there are currently 33,727 job openings in this field.
New Orleans, LA, has the highest demand for concrete workers, with 3 job openings.

How to hire a concrete worker, step by step

To hire a concrete worker, you should create an ideal candidate profile, determine a budget, and post and promote your job. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to hire a concrete worker:

Here's a step-by-step concrete worker hiring guide:

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

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Identify your hiring needs

The concrete worker 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.

Determine employee vs contractor status

Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a concrete worker 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 concrete worker that fits the bill.

The following list breaks down different types of concrete workers and their corresponding salaries.

Type of Concrete Worker	Description	Hourly rate
Concrete Worker	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.	$14-27
Cement Mason	A cement mason plays a vital role in every construction project. They specialize in pouring, spreading, forming, and even finishing cement in areas such as floors, ceilings, walls, and roads, ensuring procedures adhere to project guidelines and industry standards... Show more	$11-30
Finisher	A finisher is an individual who completes, perfects, or puts an end to a certain job, especially in trades. Finishers perform the initial set of forms, proper gravel grade, and tying of rebar... Show more	$12-18

Create an ideal candidate profile
Common skills:
- Work Ethic
- Expansion Joints
- Formwork
- Jointers
- Sidewalks
- Construction Sites
- Concrete Pours
- Safety Procedures
- Tape Measure
- Tie Rebar
- Physical Labor
- Concrete Saws
- Screeds
- Finishers
Check all skills
Responsibilities:
- Provide concrete and material for finishers.
- Test materials via conventional QC testing, non-destructive testing, and durability testing.
- Pour concrete and used tools (e.g., screeds) to finish concrete work.
- Clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set up braces and concrete forms.
- Coordinate with contractor's QC technicians, plant operators, and VTrans lab technicians.
- Operate work trucks, demo saws, floor finishing equipment, trowels, and lasers.
More concrete worker duties

Make a budget

Including a salary range in your concrete worker job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A concrete worker can vary based on:

Location. For example, concrete workers' average salary in oklahoma is 48% less than in california.
Seniority. Entry-level concrete workers 47% less than senior-level concrete workers.
Certifications. A concrete worker with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a concrete worker's salary.

Average concrete worker salary

$43,068yearly

$20.71 hourly rate

Entry-level concrete worker salary

$31,000 yearly salary

Updated December 30, 2025

Average concrete worker salary by state

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	California	$63,636	$31
2	Oregon	$56,939	$27
3	Illinois	$53,531	$26
4	New Jersey	$53,085	$26
5	Washington	$52,914	$25
6	Missouri	$52,501	$25
7	Connecticut	$50,966	$25
8	Indiana	$45,942	$22
9	New York	$44,236	$21
10	Florida	$43,523	$21
11	Wisconsin	$43,512	$21
12	Kansas	$43,491	$21
13	Colorado	$43,408	$21
14	Alabama	$42,554	$20
15	Utah	$42,552	$20
16	Nebraska	$41,905	$20
17	Louisiana	$41,687	$20
18	Maine	$41,514	$20
19	Arizona	$41,241	$20
20	Virginia	$41,157	$20

Average concrete worker salary by company

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Bay Area Rapid Transit	$47,059	$22.62
2	Tradesmen International	$44,475	$21.38	101
3	Century Contractors Inc	$41,735	$20.06	2
4	Greenberry Industrial	$41,684	$20.04
5	Simon Roofing	$41,659	$20.03	2
6	Trillium Staffing	$41,418	$19.91
7	Forms+Surfaces	$41,262	$19.84	3
8	ManpowerGroup	$41,238	$19.83	36
9	Kelly Services	$41,093	$19.76	16
10	Structural Preservation Systems LLC	$40,986	$19.70	55
11	Aerotek	$40,891	$19.66	223
12	LC Staffing	$40,618	$19.53
13	Monterrey Security	$39,765	$19.12
14	Terra Firma Global Partners	$39,505	$18.99
15	PeopleReady	$39,488	$18.98	105
16	Express Employment Indy South	$38,445	$18.48	4
17	Automation Personnel Services	$37,209	$17.89	10
18	Aventure Staffing	$36,686	$17.64	4
19	Onin Staffing	$36,619	$17.61

Writing a concrete worker job description
A concrete worker job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a concrete worker job description:
Concrete worker job description example
**Concrete Laborer - Company Paid Health Insurance!**

Ultimate LLC is looking to hire Concrete workers/laborers for commercial projects in the Oskaloosa area. The pay range of a Concrete laborer is $18-23 per hour based on experience. The majority of our positions hours range from 45 to 50 hours a week. Concrete laborer applicants must have a personal vehicle and be prepared for Concrete labor up to 40+ hours a week. Ultimate LLC provides company paid health insurance and weekly pay for all craftsmen with no week in the hole.

Ultimate LLC strives to create and maintain a culture of safety for all our field employees. We value the lives and safety of all our craftsmen so they can continue to provide for their families. Ultimate protects its employees by ensuring they are sent to a safe job site free of hazards.

**Why work for Ultimate LLC?**

**At Ultimate, we take pride in providing our Concrete Laborer with benefits they can't find at other staffing firms such as:**

+ **Weekly pay every Tuesday**

+ **Company paid Health Insurance**

+ **Dental and Vision Coverage**

+ **Referral bonus program**

+ **Pay increase based on quality of craftsmanship**

+ **Tool purchase program**

+ **Paid OSHA training**

**Ultimate Concrete Laborer Requirements**

+ 1+ Years of Concrete or general labor experience

+ Personal transportation

+ Proven Concrete or general labor experience

+ Ability to use hand and power tools

+ 18+ years old

**Ultimate Concrete Laborer Standards**

+ Maintain a professional attitude

+ Appropriate PPE (Hard hat, vest, steel toe boots)

+ Quality Craftsmanship

+ Arrive on time with a great attitude everyday

**Ultimate Concrete Laborer Job Responsibilities**

+ Operate a variety of hand and power tools

+ Design, build, and setup concrete forms

+ Assist in concrete pouring, molding, and setting

+ Use wire mesh to reinforce concrete

+ Assist in spreading and smoothing concrete

+ Follow all safety procedures

Ultimate LLC holds all Concrete laborers to a high standard of professionalism in the field, as well as high quality and reliable work during each part of their project. Concrete Laborers are expected to complete their tasks in a manner that reflects not only their own personal skills and quality of work, but also that of Ultimate as well.

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Post your job
To find the right concrete worker 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 concrete workers they would recommend.
- Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit concrete workers 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.
Post your job online:
- Post your concrete worker job on Zippia to find and attract quality concrete worker candidates.
- Use niche websites such as constructionjobs.
- Post a job on free websites.
Interview candidates
Your first interview with concrete worker candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of 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.
Send a job offer and onboard your new concrete worker
Once you have selected a candidate for the concrete worker 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.
You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.
After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new concrete worker. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.
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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How much does it cost to hire a concrete worker?

Recruiting concrete workers involves both the one-time costs of hiring and the ongoing costs of adding a new employee to your team. Your spending during the hiring process will mostly be on things like promoting the job on job boards, reviewing and interviewing candidates, and onboarding the new hire. Ongoing costs will obviously involve the employee's salary, but also may include things like benefits.

Concrete workers earn a median yearly salary is $43,068 a year in the US. However, if you're looking to find concrete workers for hire on a contract or per-project basis, hourly rates typically range between $14 and $27.

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