Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons

Build or repair equipment such as furnaces, kilns, cupolas, boilers, converters, ladles, soaking pits, and ovens, using refractory materials.

SOC: 49-9045.00

Common Job Titles

Cupola RepairerLadle LinerRefractory BricklayerRefractory 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

MetricU.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 AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Technology Skills

Maintenance management softwareTime tracking software

Tools & Equipment

Acid scrubbersBand sawsBoom trucksBrick cutting sawsBrick hammersBurner management systemsConveyor beltsCordless power grinders