Mason at AAA Masonry, Inc.
at AAA Masonry, Inc. in Jefferson City, MO
About This Program
AAA Masonry, Inc., based in Jefferson City, MO, sponsors a registered non-union Mason apprenticeship that provides structured, paid training for individuals entering the masonry trade. Apprentices earn a wage from the start while working toward a recognized journey-level credential.
Spanning three years, the program combines 6,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. On the job, apprentices learn to lay brick, block, and stone on residential and commercial projects, working with mortar, tools, scaffolding, and construction layouts. Technical coursework covers blueprint reading, masonry materials, jobsite safety, and the calculations needed to plan and execute masonry work accurately.
Graduates earn journey-level status as masons, qualifying them to work independently and take on more complex assignments in the construction field. Jefferson City and the surrounding region offer steady construction activity, giving completers a strong local job market to step into with their newly earned credentials.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$24
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
Mason Career Outlook
National Median
$24.19/hr
~$50,315.2/yr
Apprentice Start
$15/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Mason employment is projected to grow moderately, supported by commercial construction and infrastructure investment. Demand is strongest in regions with active building and renovation markets. Retirements in the existing workforce are creating additional openings. Masons with restoration skills or concrete finishing certifications have the best prospects.
What to Expect as a Mason Apprentice
Duration
3 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (6,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
432 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
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