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Cement Masons Build California

North/Central California

Average yearly earnings

$61k - $97k

Bay Area California

Average yearly earnings

$61k - $107k

Southern California

Average yearly earnings

$46k - $84k

Cement Mason - Build California

Cement Masons:

Cement masons expertly pour and finish concrete, crafting the essential structures. From walls and foundations to bridges and roads, they work across a diverse range of projects such as schools, government buildings, highways, dams, and parks.


AVERAGE WAGE

$27/hour +

Apprentice

$46/hour +

Journeyperson


Demand through 2026 : High

What You’ll Need

  • 18 Years Old 18 Years Old
  • 3 YEARS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING 3 YEARS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING
  • + other requirements + other requirements

BUILD CALIFORNIA IS A CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY REBRANDING AND RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN.

Today 70% of college students graduate with student loans, averaging about $37,000 and dismal job prospects in their desired field. Despite increased media attention about on-going labor shortages and other workforce development efforts, young people simply aren’t considering (let alone pursuing) careers in the trades. According to AGC of America, 80% of contractors “report difficulty finding qualified craft workers to hire as [the] association calls for measures to rebuild workforce.”

So where’s the disconnect? The problem lies in people’s perception of the industry. We have to change hearts and minds – we have to redefine our industry; we have to re-educate Californians, and we have to invest in our own legacy so that future generations aspire to be tradespeople. Build California’s pioneering approach utilizes a mix of marketing, advertising, public relations, and grassroots outreach tactics in order to actively engage with Californians of all ages about the lucrative, long-term, and immediate benefits of careers in the state’s construction industry.

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