Mason apprentice vs stone chimney mason

The differences between mason apprentices and stone chimney masons can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a mason apprentice and a stone chimney mason. Additionally, a stone chimney mason has an average salary of $52,338, which is higher than the $43,138 average annual salary of a mason apprentice.

Mason apprentice vs stone chimney mason overview

	Mason Apprentice	Stone Chimney Mason
Yearly salary	$43,138	$52,338
Hourly rate	$20.74	$25.16
Growth rate	-2%	-2%
Number of jobs	5,990	292
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 33%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	4	4

Mason apprentice vs stone chimney mason salary

Mason apprentices and stone chimney masons have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Mason Apprentice	Stone Chimney Mason
Average salary	$43,138	$52,338
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $62,000	Between $35,000 And $77,000
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Differences between mason apprentice and stone chimney mason education

There are a few differences between a mason apprentice and a stone chimney mason in terms of educational background:

	Mason Apprentice	Stone Chimney Mason
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 33%
Most common major	Business	Criminal Justice
Most common college	-	-

Mason apprentice vs stone chimney mason demographics

Here are the differences between mason apprentices' and stone chimney masons' demographics:

	Mason Apprentice	Stone Chimney Mason
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 95.8% Female, 4.2%	Male, 95.8% Female, 4.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.5% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.5% Asian, 2.2% White, 63.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 7.4% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 25.7% Asian, 1.7% White, 60.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	1%	1%

Differences between mason apprentice and stone chimney mason duties and responsibilities

Mason apprentice example responsibilities.

Manage and run small crew to complete jobs.
Used a caulking gun and painters tool.
Erect scaffolding, mix mortar, plaster, and grout, manually and using machines.
Sort and place materials on the scaffolding according to predetermine requirements identify by the job.
Remove excess mortar with trowels, hand tools; finish mortar joints with jointing tools.
Integrate technology into curriculum, supplementing class lectures and developing student's researching skills and internet and PowerPoint proficiency.

Stone chimney mason example responsibilities.

Manage and run small crew to complete jobs.
Ensure the historical integrity of properties through application of masonry techniques and detail cosmetic repairs.
Operate pavement breakers; jackhammers; earth tampers; concrete, mortar, and plaster mixers.

Mason apprentice vs stone chimney mason skills

Common mason apprentice skills

Masonry, 35%
Scaffolding, 24%
Rebar, 7%
Retaining Walls, 5%
Bobcat, 3%
Hoists, 2%

Common stone chimney mason skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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