15. Cement masons and concrete finishers
Median pay for 2015 – $37,740
Among the jobs that fit under this category are cement mason, patcher, finisher or floor installer, as well as concrete floor installer, mason, smoother and even concrete swimming pool installer. Their jobs are to install and finish concrete, whether that means making beams, plates or columns made out of concrete or decorative details. Others, working similar jobs then add finishing touches completely smoothing the surface. There are so many places where these jobs are needed that if you learn this trade, you’re pretty much set on any construction site.
