NOC 2021 · 73100 · TEER 3
NOC 73100: Concrete finishers
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Concrete finishers smooth and finish freshly poured concrete, apply curing or surface treatments and install, maintain and restore various masonry structures such as foundations, floors, ceilings, sidewalks, roads, patios and high-rise buildings. They are employed by construction companies, cement and concrete contractors and manufacturers of precast concrete products, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
TEER
TEER 3
Usually needs a college diploma, an apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training
Median wage (Canada)
$34.00 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Not on the list
No high-wage CRS points
Express Entry categories
Trades
Category-based draws (2026)
Express Entry
How NOC 73100 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: eligible occupationNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 73100 is not one of IRCC's 186 high-wage occupations, so Canadian work or a job offer in it earns no high-wage points. Your usual Canadian work-length points still count.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
- Trades
At least 12 months of full-time work experience (or equal part-time) in the past 3 years in one listed occupation, plus Express Entry eligibility and the round instructions.
IRCC category listsDuties
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Check formwork, granular base and steel reinforcement materials and direct placement of concrete into forms or onto surfaces according to grade
- Fill hollows and remove high spots to smooth freshly poured concrete
- Operate power vibrator to compact concrete
- Level top surface of concrete according to grade and depth specifications using straightedge or float
- Impart desired finish to concrete surfaces using hand and power tools
- Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete
- Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete
- Waterproof, damp-proof and restore concrete surfaces
- Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of floors, walls, roads and other concrete structures.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- cement finisher apprentice
- cement mason
- concrete finisher
- concrete mason
- precast concrete finisher
All 18 job titles in NOC 73100
- apprentice cement finisher
- cement finisher
- cement finisher apprentice
- cement mason
- cement mason apprentice
- concrete finisher
- concrete finisher apprentice
- concrete floor finisher
- concrete mason
- concrete patcher-finisher
- concrete polisher
- concrete product finisher
- concrete smoother-finisher
- highway and street cement mason
- journeyman/woman cement finisher
- maintenance cement mason
- precast concrete finisher
- sidewalk concrete finisher
Requirements
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Completion of a two- to four-year apprenticeship program or Over three years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in cement finishing are usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
- Trade certification for concrete finishers is compulsory in Quebec and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia.
- Trade certification for cement masons is available, but voluntary, in Ontario.
- Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified concrete finishers upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
Additional information
- The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
- Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
This occupation may be regulated in some provinces. You may need a licence or certificate from the provincial regulator before you can work in it in Canada, even if you hold permanent residence.
Wages
Wages for NOC 73100 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $24.50 | $34.00 | $43.47 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $23.00 | $32.90 | $42.00 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $19.50 | $25.00 | $30.34 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $20.00 | $25.00 | $30.00 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $28.00 | $38.00 | $43.00 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $25.00 | $35.70 | $45.59 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $22.00 | $30.00 | $36.46 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $21.50 | $27.30 | $36.00 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $25.00 | $32.00 | $41.00 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $26.00 | $35.00 | $43.05 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank rates the 3-year outlook as good or very good in Nova Scotia.
GoodNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Good for concrete finishers (NOC 73100) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about concrete finishers in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 500 people work in this occupation.
Concrete finishers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 82% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 18% compared to 18% for all occupations
41% of concrete finishers work all year, while 59% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 34 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
10% of concrete finishers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 36% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 50% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: n/a
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModerateNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Moderate for concrete finishers (NOC 73100) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about concrete finishers in New Brunswick:
Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Concrete finishers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%
13% of concrete finishers work all year, while 88% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 29 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 30% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 48% compared to 30% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: n/a
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModerateOntario
The employment outlook will be Moderate for concrete finishers (NOC 73100) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about concrete finishers in Ontario:
Approximately 5,700 people work in this occupation.
Concrete finishers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 94%
39% of concrete finishers work all year, while 61% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
7% of concrete finishers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 34% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 39% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
ModerateSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for concrete finishers (NOC 73100) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about concrete finishers in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Concrete finishers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 95% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
10% of concrete finishers work all year, while 90% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 32 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
11% of concrete finishers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 42% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a
bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModerateAlberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for concrete finishers (NOC 73100) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about concrete finishers in Alberta:
Approximately 2,250 people work in this occupation.
Concrete finishers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 93%
Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 94% compared to 80% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 6% compared to 20% for all occupations
34% of concrete finishers work all year, while 66% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
8% of concrete finishers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 27% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 43% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
LimitedQuebec
The employment outlook will be Limited for concrete finishers (NOC 73100) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about concrete finishers in Quebec:
Approximately 2,700 people work in this occupation.
Concrete finishers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 90%
Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 92% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations
36% of concrete finishers work all year, while 64% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
9% of concrete finishers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 16% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 61% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 6% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
LimitedManitoba
The employment outlook will be Limited for concrete finishers (NOC 73100) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about concrete finishers in Manitoba:
Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
Concrete finishers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%
35% of concrete finishers work all year, while 65% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 36 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of concrete finishers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 30% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 38% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
LimitedBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Limited for concrete finishers (NOC 73100) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Employment will see the most gains in regions with high population growth, such as parts of the Lower Mainland and the Okanagan.
Here are some key facts about concrete finishers in British Columbia:
Approximately 2,000 people work in this occupation.
Concrete finishers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 94%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 88% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 12% compared to 22% for all occupations
50% of concrete finishers work all year, while 50% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
14% of concrete finishers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 23% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 43% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
UndeterminedNewfoundland and Labrador
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedPrince Edward Island
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNorthwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points. Most provinces run occupation-targeted draws or in-demand lists, and some accept TEER 4 and 5 occupations that Express Entry does not.
Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 73100 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
Similar occupations
Related NOC codes
Classified elsewhere
If your duties fit one of these better, use that code instead.
- 72320 Bricklayers
- 94103 Concrete, clay and stone forming operators
- 72014 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
Same occupation group
Concrete finishers, tilesetters and plasterers
- 73101 Tilesetters
- 73102 Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
Questions
NOC 73100: common questions
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What TEER category is NOC 73100?
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Is NOC 73100 a high-wage occupation for Express Entry?
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What is the median wage for NOC 73100 in Canada?
Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 7Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupationsBroad Category
- 73General tradesMajor Group
- 731General construction tradesSub-major Group
- 7310Concrete finishers, tilesetters and plasterersMinor Group
- 73100Concrete finishers
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
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