O*NET-SOC 47-2022.00

Stonemasons

Build stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments. Lay walks, curbstones, or special types of masonry for vats, tanks, and floors.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.6206/2010
Coordination2.B.1.b3.2506/2010
Time Management2.B.5.a3.2506/2010
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.1206/2010
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e3.1206/2010
Social Perceptiveness2.B.1.a3.1206/2010

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Static Strength1.A.3.a.13.7512/2005
Trunk Strength1.A.3.a.43.7512/2005
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.6312/2005
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.512/2005
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.512/2005
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.512/2005

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Lay out wall patterns or foundations, using straight edge, rule, or staked lines.Core9812/2005
Shape, trim, face and cut marble or stone preparatory to setting, using power saws, cutting equipment, and hand tools.Core9812/2005
Set vertical and horizontal alignment of structures, using plumb bob, gauge line, and level.Core9612/2005
Mix mortar or grout and pour or spread mortar or grout on marble slabs, stone, or foundation.Core9712/2005
Remove wedges, fill joints between stones, finish joints between stones, using a trowel, and smooth the mortar to an attractive finish, using a tuck pointer.Core9812/2005

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional3.0211/2023
Artistic2.9211/2023
Investigative2.1511/2023
Social1.8311/2023
Enterprising1.2911/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.