Refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,590 | $19.52 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $61,290 | $29.47 |
| Mean (average) | $63,770 | $30.66 |
| 90th percentile | $86,510 | $41.59 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 6 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $47,650 | $37,100 | $62,700 | 110 | 7.68 |
| California | $77,220 | $58,210 | $108,670 | ||
| Indiana | $74,600 | $54,760 | $100,530 | 90 | 4.18 |
| Ohio | $58,470 | $47,080 | $64,830 | 250 | 6.5 |
| South Carolina | $37,870 | $35,030 | $59,060 | 50 | 2.94 |
| Texas | $67,330 | $55,950 | $78,830 | 130 | 1.32 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 100. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Reline or repair ladles and pouring spouts with refractory clay, using trowels.
- Chip slag from linings of ladles or remove linings when beyond repair, using hammers and chisels.
- Mix specified amounts of sand, clay, mortar powder, and water to form refractory clay or mortar, using shovels or mixing machines.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Access (hot technology)
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Outlook (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Maintenance management software
- Time tracking software
Transferable skills for career changers: Operations Monitoring, Repairing, Operation and Control, Equipment Maintenance, Coordination, Troubleshooting.
Common job titles: Cell Reliner, Cupola Repairer, Furnace Repairer, Hot Repairman, Ladle Liner, Ladle Repairman, Refractory Bricklayer, Refractory Technician, Refractory Worker.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons make?
The national median annual wage for refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons was $61,290 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $40,590 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $86,510. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and moderate-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons a growing career?
BLS projects employment of refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons to change -13.7% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 100 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were California ($77,220), Indiana ($74,600), Texas ($67,330). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.