There are currently an estimated 13,500 stonemasons in the United States. The stonemason job market is expected to shrink by -5.9% between 2022 and 2032.
How employable are stonemasons?
CareerExplorer rates stonemasons with a F employability rating, meaning this career should provide poor employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 3,600 stonemasons. That number is based on the retirement of 4,400 existing stonemasons.
What’s the supply of stonemasons?
The stonemason industry is concentrated in California, New York, Texas
Stonemason job market by state
| State Name | Employed Stonemasons |
|---|---|
| California | 2,470 |
| New York | 1,220 |
| Texas | 950 |
| Florida | 720 |
| Arizona | 670 |
| Nevada | 350 |
| Maryland | 330 |
| Massachusetts | 320 |
| Colorado | 310 |
| Illinois | 260 |
| Kansas | 220 |
| Pennsylvania | 220 |
| Oklahoma | 200 |
| Utah | 200 |
| Connecticut | 190 |
| Indiana | 180 |
| Washington | 160 |
| Hawaii | 140 |
| Maine | 110 |
| Oregon | 90 |
| Alabama | 80 |
| Minnesota | 80 |
| New Mexico | 80 |
| Kentucky | 70 |
| Louisiana | 60 |
| Nebraska | 60 |
| West Virginia | 50 |
| Wisconsin | 50 |
| South Carolina | 40 |
| District of Columbia | 40 |