Construction Role

Concrete Finishers

Concrete Finishers place, screed, and finish concrete on slabs, structures, and pavements worldwide.

Median salary
$58.0k
Global mid-range; $41.8k – $82.4k
Hiring volume
8.8K
Live openings across the platform
YoY growth
5%
Year-on-year hiring growth
Demand score
90/100
Employer demand intensity
What they do

Core responsibilities

  • Place and finish concrete
  • Run formwork stripping
  • Coordinate with steel fixers and carpenters
  • Comply with HSE and quality
What employers seek

Qualifications & experience

  • Concrete trade qualification
  • Site experience
  • Strong craftsmanship
Market Outlook

Concrete Finishers — global market

Demand for Concrete Finishers continues to climb as acute shortages of qualified trades across mature and emerging markets. Employers are competing aggressively on compensation, mobility, and project quality to secure qualified concrete finishers.

Demand drivers
  • Acute shortages of qualified trades across mature and emerging markets
  • High-rise, data centre, and industrial pipelines pulling trade capacity
  • Ageing workforce demographics in North America and Europe
Career path
  1. Apprentice
  2. Tradesperson
  3. Senior Tradesperson
  4. Foreman
  5. Trades Supervisor / Manager

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Frequently asked questions

What does a Concrete Finisher do?+

Concrete Finishers place, screed, and finish concrete on slabs, structures, and pavements worldwide.

How much do Concrete Finishers earn globally?+

Concrete Finishers earn a median of $58.0k, with junior roles starting around $41.8k and senior or specialist packages reaching $82.4k, with significant variation by city, sector, and employer.

Which industries hire Concrete Finishers?+

Concrete Finishers are hired across infrastructure, heavy-civil, commercial-construction, residential-construction and adjacent construction sectors.

What is the career path for a Concrete Finisher?+

Typical progression runs through Apprentice → Tradesperson → Senior Tradesperson → Foreman → Trades Supervisor / Manager.

Where can I hire Concrete Finishers?+

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