Concreter salary in Australia

ANZSCO occupation: Concreters

$114,868/year (median)

Last reviewed June 2026

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) · 2025 data. Annual figure derived from median weekly earnings × 52.

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At a glance

People employed
44,600
Annual employment growth
+3,200/yr
Median age
35 yrs
Works part-time
13%
Female share
3%
Main industry

What does a concreter do?

Concreters pour, spread, smooth and finish concrete for structures such as floors, stairs, ramps, footpaths and bridges.

May cover freshly poured concrete with colouring powders and other materials

How to become a concreter

Typical education for this occupation, and courses that lead to it.

Education held by people in this role

Postgraduate
0.3%
Bachelor degree
1.9%
Diploma / Adv. Diploma
2.8%
Certificate III / IV
35.1%
Year 12
19.4%
Year 11
8.4%
Year 10 or below
28.4%

Where concreters are employed

Share of workers by state and territory (employment distribution, not pay).

Concreter jobs

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a concreter earn in Australia?

The median concreter earns $114,868 per year ($2,209 per week, or about $47/hour), based on Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) (2025).

What qualifications do you need to be a concreter?

Most concreters hold a Certificate III or IV (35.1% of workers). Pathways vary — see typical courses above.

Is concreter a job in demand in Australia?

Around 44,600 concreters are employed in Australia. Employment is changing by about +3,200 workers per year.

Earnings, employment and education data: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) (2025). Used under CC BY 4.0. Annual figures derived from median weekly earnings × 52. Figures are estimates for guidance only.