Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons
Build or repair equipment such as furnaces, kilns, cupolas, boilers, converters, ladles, soaking pits, and ovens, using refractory materials.
Common Job Titles
- Cupola Repairer
- Ladle Liner
- Refractory Bricklayer
- Refractory Technician
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
1,100
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $37,050. 25th percentile: U.S. $48,380. 50th percentile: U.S. $58,540. 75th percentile: U.S. $73,940. 90th percentile: U.S. $81,440. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $37,050 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $81,440 |
| Workers on average earn | $61,480 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Mechanical3.5/5
- Production and Processing3.0/5
- Public Safety and Security2.7/5
- English Language2.7/5
- Mathematics2.6/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
Technology Skills
- Maintenance management software
- Time tracking software
Tools & Equipment
- Acid scrubbers
- Band saws
- Boom trucks
- Brick cutting saws
- Brick hammers
- Burner management systems
- Conveyor belts
- Cordless power grinders