Decorative Concrete Artist

Stamps, stains, and polishes concrete to look like stone, wood, or art.

A day in the life

You stamp a fresh patio to look like slate, then hand-stain it in three colors so it looks like real stone.

Pay over a career

Starting
$38k
Typical
$56k
High
$90k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. On-the-job training plus manufacturer classes.

Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.

Outlook

Growing about average. No separate BLS projection for this specialty; rating is an estimate based on industry trends.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI may help pitch designs, but stamping, staining and polishing concrete by hand is creative, physical work.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Art, Chemistry, Construction CTE.

Official data: O*NET occupation 47-2051.

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