Rock Splitters, Quarry Salary 2021 - How Much Do Rock Splitters, Quarry Make ?

Rock Splitters, Quarry Salary

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Salary

$36.1K

Growth

4%

Bright Outlook

Average

Green

No

Rock Splitters, Quarry Job Description

Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammers, wedges, or chop saws.

Also known as:

Blaster, Driller, Quarry Worker, Rock Splitter, Splitter Operator, Stone Breaker, Stone Splitter

Percentile	10%	25%	50% (Median)	75%	90%
Annual Wage	$26,340	$30,540	$36,070	$43,240	$51,990
Hourly Wage	$12.66	$14.68	$17.34	$20.79	$24.99

How Much Do Rock Splitters, Quarry Make ? 2021

Percentile

10%

25%

50% (Median)

75%

90%

Annual Wage

$26,340

$30,540

$36,070

$43,240

$51,990

Hourly Wage

$12.66

$14.68

$17.34

$20.79

$24.99

Rock Splitters, Quarry Tasks

Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters.
Set charges of explosives to split rock.
Drill holes along outlines, using jackhammers.
Drill holes into sides of stones broken from masses, insert dogs or attach slings, and direct removal of stones.
Drill holes into sides of stones broken from masses, insert dogs or attach slings, and direct removal of stones.
Remove pieces of stone from larger masses, using jackhammers, wedges, and other tools.
Insert wedges and feathers into holes, and drive wedges with sledgehammers to split stone sections from masses.
Mark dimensions or outlines on stone prior to cutting, using rules and chalk lines.

What Activities Do Rock Splitters, Quarry Do?

Cut tile, stone, or other masonry materials.
Operate detonation equipment.
Break up rock, asphalt, or concrete.
Drill holes in earth or rock.
Direct construction or extraction personnel.
Break up rock, asphalt, or concrete.
Break up rock, asphalt, or concrete.
Mark reference points on construction materials.

Typical Rock Splitters, Quarry Knowledge?

What Are Typical Rock Splitters, Quarry Abilities?

Arm-Hand Steadiness - Keeping your arm or hand steady.
Multilimb Coordination - Using your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down.
Control Precision - Quickly changing the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat.
Static Strength - Lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying.
Trunk Strength - Using your lower back and stomach.

What Are Typical Rock Splitters, Quarry Skills? 2021

What Are Typical Rock Splitters, Quarry Interests?

Conventional - Occupations related to Conventional interests frequently involve following set procedures and routines. They include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Realistic - Occupations with Realistic interests frequently involve practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Location	2019 Employment	2029 Employment	Percent change	Annual projected job openings
United States	5,100	5,200	4%	600

What Is The Projected Employment For Rock Splitters, Quarry ? 2021

Location

2019 Employment

2029 Employment

Percent change

Annual projected job openings

United States

5,100

5,200

4%

600

What Is The Required Rock Splitters, Quarry Education & Experience? 2021

No formal educational credential
No work experience
Less than 1 month on-the-job training

Rock Splitters, Quarry Jobs Near Me .

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What Careers Are Related To Rock Splitters, Quarry?

Construction Laborers

Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters

Roustabouts, Oil and Gas

Fallers

Machine Feeders and Offbearers

Helpers--Production Workers

Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons

Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand

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