How much does a stonemason earn?
Stonemasons and stone sculptors work natural and cast stone: they saw, grind, profile and install pieces for façades, interiors, memorials, stairs and heritage conservation – in the workshop and on site. Gross pay depends on region, craft collective agreements, company size, specialisation and order situation. As a guide, qualified stonemasons in Germany in 2026 often earn about €3,150–€3,750 gross per month; during apprenticeship around €980–€1,320 is typical.
Salary by region (gross/month)
Guide figures as of 2026. The apprenticeship column refers to dual training as stonemason/stone sculptor; qualified means practising stonemasons. Actual pay depends on collective agreements, hardship and site allowances, employer, region, specialisation (e.g. restoration, memorials, CNC) and experience and is not a guarantee.
Further training options
Job and everyday work
A stonemason reads drawings and templates, selects material and works natural stone with hand tools, machines and increasingly CNC. Everyday work includes dimensional accuracy, grinding and profiling, installation on site and coordination with clients, architects and site management – often physically demanding, dusty and under deadline pressure in new build, renovation and cemetery work.
- Saw, grind, profile, drill and finish natural and cast stone to drawings or CAD data.
- Produce and install pieces for façades, stairs, window sills, flooring, memorials and monuments.
- Read plans, sections and templates; take measurements and check accuracy and surface quality.
- Coordinate with clients, architects, site management and other trades; carry out installation and connections on site.
- Maintain machines and tools, follow dust protection and safety rules and organise material storage.
- Restoration work, lettering and fine sculptural detail are part of the job depending on workshop and project.
