# Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters

> Help brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, or tile and marble setters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 47-3011.00
- **Summary:** Help brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, or tile and marble setters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

## Aliases

- Bricklayer Helper
- Hod Carrier
- Marble Finisher Helper
- Mason Tender
- Restoration Labor Mason Tender
- Adobe Layer Helper
- Boat Joiner Helper
- Boring Machine Operator Helper
- Brick Carrier
- Brick Cleaner
- Brick Mason Helper
- Brick Tender

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mix mortar, plaster, and grout, manually or using machines, according to standard formulas. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.a |
| Erect scaffolding or other installation structures. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.a |
| Cut materials to specified sizes for installation, using power saws or tile cutters. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.l |
| Modify material moving, mixing, grouting, grinding, polishing, or cleaning procedures, according to installation or material requirements. | Core | 4.A.2.b.1.d |
| Provide assistance in the preparation, installation, repair, or rebuilding of tile, brick, or stone surfaces. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.g |
| Transport materials, tools, or machines to installation sites, manually or using conveyance equipment. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.j |
| Locate and supply materials to masons for installation, following drawings or numbered sequences. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.g |
| Arrange or store materials, machines, tools, or equipment. | Core | 4.A.3.b.5.a |
| Clean installation surfaces, equipment, tools, work sites, or storage areas, using water, chemical solutions, oxygen lances, or polishing machines. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Move or position materials such as marble slabs, using cranes, hoists, or dollies. | Core | 4.A.3.a.3.h |
| Remove excess grout or residue from tile or brick joints, using sponges or trowels. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.e |
| Apply grout between joints of bricks or tiles, using grouting trowels. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.am |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Cut tile, stone, or other masonry materials. | 4.A.3.a.2.l |
| Assemble temporary equipment or structures. | 4.A.3.a.2.a |
| Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel. | 4.A.3.a.1.g |
| Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities. | 4.A.3.a.1.a |
| Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces. | 4.A.3.a.2.am |
| Determine operational procedures. | 4.A.2.b.1.d |
| Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities. | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Move construction or extraction materials to locations where they are needed. | 4.A.3.a.1.j |
| Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment. | 4.A.3.a.3.h |
| Remove excess materials from finished construction projects. | 4.A.3.a.1.e |
| Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas. | 4.A.3.a.1.e |
| Prepare surfaces for finishing. | 4.A.3.a.1.g |
| Maintain construction tools or equipment. | 4.A.3.b.5.a |
| Apply sealants or other protective coatings. | 4.A.3.a.2.ag |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Building and Construction | knowledge | 4.22 |
| Trunk Strength | ability | 3.62 |
| Multilimb Coordination | ability | 3.5 |
| Static Strength | ability | 3.5 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | ability | 3.38 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.38 |
| Manual Dexterity | ability | 3.25 |
| Extent Flexibility | ability | 3.25 |
| Far Vision | ability | 3.25 |
| Mechanical | knowledge | 3.2 |
| Design | knowledge | 3.12 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3.12 |
| Visualization | ability | 3.12 |
| Mathematics | knowledge | 3.02 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 3 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3 |
| Coordination | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Operation and Control | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Time Management | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 3 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 3 |
| Finger Dexterity | ability | 3 |
| Control Precision | ability | 3 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | ability | 3 |
| Dynamic Strength | ability | 3 |
| Stamina | ability | 3 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | ability | 3 |
| Depth Perception | ability | 3 |
| English Language | knowledge | 2.99 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 2.88 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | transferable_skill | 2.88 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 2.88 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 2.88 |
| Category Flexibility | ability | 2.88 |
| Perceptual Speed | ability | 2.88 |
| Selective Attention | ability | 2.88 |
| Rate Control | ability | 2.88 |
| Reaction Time | ability | 2.88 |
| Gross Body Coordination | ability | 2.88 |
| Auditory Attention | ability | 2.88 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Word | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Visio | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Access | Specialized Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Autodesk Revit | Specialized Skill |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Project Management Software | Specialized Skill |
| Presentation Software | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Autodesk Revit | Computer aided design CAD software | yes | no |
| Intuit QuickBooks | Accounting software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | no |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes | no |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Visio | Process mapping and design software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes | no |
| Aya Associates Comp-U-Floor | Data base user interface and query software | no | no |
| Computer aided design and drafting CADD software | Computer aided design CAD software | no | no |
| Construction Management Software ProEst | Analytical or scientific software | no | no |
| CPR Visual Estimator | Project management software | no | no |
| Daystar iStructural.com | Project management software | no | no |
| EasyCAD Iris 2D | Computer aided design CAD software | no | no |
| Measure Square FloorEstimate Pro | Project management software | no | no |
| RISA Technologies RISAMasonry | Project management software | no | no |
| TileGem | Computer aided design CAD software | no | no |
| Tradesman's Software Master Estimator | Project management software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 4.95 |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.88 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 4.54 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 4.45 |
| Time Pressure | 4.44 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 4.4 |
| Spend Time Standing | 4.37 |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 4.32 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 4.27 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 4.16 |
| Exposed to High Places | 4.15 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | 4.09 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 4.04 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 3.98 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 3.94 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 3.93 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 3.85 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 3.78 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 3.67 |
| Physical Proximity | 3.63 |
| Telephone Conversations | 3.61 |
| Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles | 3.61 |
| Level of Competition | 3.6 |
| Contact With Others | 3.58 |
| Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection | 3.58 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 3.51 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 3.5 |
| Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | 3.45 |
| Consequence of Error | 3.42 |
| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | 3.4 |
| Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment | 3.38 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 3.28 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 3.28 |
| In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment | 3.26 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 3.19 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 3.14 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 3.08 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 3.07 |
| Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | 3.04 |
| Exposed to Whole Body Vibration | 2.9 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 2
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- **Experience:** Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- **Svp Range:** (Below 6.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| High School Diploma | 58.01 |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 24.19 |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 11.57 |
| First Professional Degree | 6.23 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 7 |
| Physical/Manual Labor | specific_interest_area | 6.58 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 3.33 |
| Construction/Woodwork | specific_interest_area | 2.53 |
| Transportation/Machine Operation | specific_interest_area | 2.39 |
| Dependability | work_style | 2.11 |
| Social | career_interest_type | 1.88 |
| Engineering | specific_interest_area | 1.85 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 1.67 |
| Artistic | career_interest_type | 1.57 |
| Cooperation | work_style | 1.53 |
| Mechanics/Electronics | specific_interest_area | 1.44 |
| Cautiousness | work_style | 1.44 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 1.35 |
| Mathematics/Statistics | specific_interest_area | 1.34 |
| Applied Arts and Design | specific_interest_area | 1.24 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 47-2021.00 | role-47-2021-00 | Brickmasons and Blockmasons | Primary-Short |
| 47-3012.00 | role-47-3012-00 | Helpers--Carpenters | Primary-Short |
| 47-3014.00 | role-47-3014-00 | Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons | Primary-Short |
| 47-2053.00 | role-47-2053-00 | Terrazzo Workers and Finishers | Primary-Short |
| 47-3015.00 | role-47-3015-00 | Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Primary-Short |
| 47-2044.00 | role-47-2044-00 | Tile and Stone Setters | Primary-Long |
| 49-9098.00 | role-49-9098-00 | Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | Primary-Long |
| 49-9045.00 | role-49-9045-00 | Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons | Primary-Long |
| 47-2161.00 | role-47-2161-00 | Plasterers and Stucco Masons | Primary-Long |
| 47-2051.00 | role-47-2051-00 | Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | Primary-Long |
| 47-2022.00 | role-47-2022-00 | Stonemasons | Supplemental |
| 47-2042.00 | role-47-2042-00 | Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Construction | construction |

## Education Level

- **Category:** No formal educational credential

## Study Programs


## Market

- **Median Wage:** 46480
- **Mean Wage:** 49730
- **Pct10Wage:** 35570
- **Pct25Wage:** 38600
- **Pct75Wage:** 58080
- **Pct90Wage:** 68330
- **Employment:** 15660
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 23 | 23 | Construction | Sector | 15320 | 46510 | 18.57 |
| 238140 | 238140 | Masonry Contractors | National industry | 10910 | 47150 | 748.04 |
| 238110 | 238110 | Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors | National industry | 150 | 41960 | 5.71 |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 150 | 44070 | 0.12 |
| 44-45 | 44-45 | Retail Trade | Sector | 140 | 39520 | 0.09 |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 238140 | 238140 | Masonry Contractors | National industry | 10910 | 748.04 |
| 23 | 23 | Construction | Sector | 15320 | 18.57 |
| 238110 | 238110 | Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors | National industry | 150 | 5.71 |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 150 | 0.12 |
| 44-45 | 44-45 | Retail Trade | Sector | 140 | 0.09 |
- **Count:** 5

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| frey_osborne | Computerization probability | 0.83 | 0-1 probability | 2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | -1.94229 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | -1.728003 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | -1.82175 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 7
- **Percentile:** 4
- **Band:** Low
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 1 | felten_aioe |
| 3 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 18 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | -1.94229 | 1 | Low | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0 | 3 | Low | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.06954730454227864 | 18 | Low | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Frey Historical

- **Source:** frey
- **Label:** Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)
- **Value:** 0.83
- **Percentile:** 68
- **Band:** High
- **Note:** A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking.
- **Teleworkable:** no

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0
- **Beta:** 0
- **Gamma:** 0

### Usage Tasks

| Task | Usage Percent | Importance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Apply caulk, sealants, or other agents to installed surfaces. | 0.002156863550649319 | 3.57 |
- **Usage Release:** 2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2

### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** -10.5
- **Growth Percentile:** 6
- **Direction:** Declining
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 1.4
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 21
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 16.1
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 14.4

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| frey_osborne | frey-osborne-automation |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 15
- **Skills:** 41
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 19
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** e398ace8bca88c81