There are currently an estimated 18,900 stonemasons in the United States. The stonemason job market is expected to grow by 9.5% between 2016 and 2026.
How employable are stonemasons?
CareerExplorer rates stonemasons with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 7,300 stonemasons. That number is based on 1,800 additional stonemasons, and the retirement of 5,500 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 |
| Wisconsin | 50 |
| West Virginia | 50 |
| South Carolina | 40 |
| District of Columbia | 40 |