Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; use saws to cut expansion joints. Classify installers of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units in 'Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers. (37-3011).
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 3,390 | 16.81 | 10.33 | 20.04 | 34,960 | 21,490 | 41,690 |
| Columbia MSA | 60 | 15.01 | 10.72 | 17.15 | 31,220 | 22,310 | 35,680 |
| St Joseph MSA | 70 | 16.42 | 8.66 | 20.31 | 34,160 | 18,010 | 42,240 |
| Springfield MSA | 230 | 14.62 | 9.75 | 17.06 | 30,420 | 20,290 | 35,480 |
| St Louis MSA | 1,440 | 21.15 | 13.21 | 25.13 | 44,000 | 27,470 | 52,270 |
| Kansas City* | 690 | 17.55 | 12.41 | 20.12 | 36,510 | 25,816 | 41,858 |
| Central Region* | 380 | 13.31 | 9.41 | 15.26 | 27,684 | 19,570 | 31,742 |
| Northeast Region* | 170 | 13.32 | 10.02 | 14.97 | 27,709 | 20,845 | 31,141 |
| Ozark Region* | 250 | 14.44 | 9.64 | 16.84 | 30,041 | 20,060 | 35,031 |
| Southeast Region* | 140 | 13.49 | 8.15 | 16.16 | 28,064 | 16,959 | 33,616 |
| Southwest Region* | 40 | 12.47 | 10.13 | 13.63 | 25,928 | 21,075 | 28,354 |
| St. Charles* | 210 | 19.67 | 15.19 | 21.92 | 40,920 | 31,586 | 45,587 |
| St. Louis City* | 30 | 21.70 | 14.96 | 25.07 | 45,132 | 31,107 | 52,145 |
| St. Louis County* | 740 | 23.01 | 17.20 | 25.91 | 47,856 | 35,769 | 53,899 |
| West Central Region* | 350 | 12.29 | 9.51 | 13.68 | 25,566 | 19,787 | 28,455 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 100 | 18.46 | 12.01 | 21.69 | 38,397 | 24,979 | 45,106 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 3,420 | 3,850 | 430 | 12.57 | 72 | Great |
| Kansas City MSA | 1,240 | 1,330 | 90 | 7.26 | 21 | Good |
| St Louis MSA | 1,310 | 1,460 | 150 | 11.45 | 26 | Good |
| Central Region* | 470 | 500 | 30 | 6.38 | 7 | Good |
| Northeast Region* | 190 | 230 | 40 | 21.05 | 6 | Great |
| Ozark Region* | 330 | 410 | 80 | 24.24 | 11 | Great |
| Southeast Region* | 200 | 230 | 30 | 15.00 | 5 | Good |
| Southwest Region* | 160 | 180 | 20 | 12.50 | 3 | Good |
| West Central Region* | 190 | 240 | 50 | 26.32 | 7 | Great |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires Long-term on-the-job training (> 12 months)
or training in one of the following
Concrete Finishing/Concrete Finisher (NEW)