About This Program
All Masonry, based in St. Louis, MO, sponsors this non-union registered Mason apprenticeship for individuals looking to build a lasting career in the masonry trades. Apprentices are paid from day one, earning a wage while developing real-world skills on active job sites across the St. Louis area.
The program runs for three years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 432 hours of related technical instruction. On the job, apprentices work with brick, block, stone, and other masonry materials, learning layout, cutting, mortar mixing, and structural installation techniques. Classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, safety standards, masonry math, and trade theory to reinforce what is learned in the field.
Upon completing the program, graduates are recognized as journey-level masons with the skills to work independently on residential and commercial masonry projects. Masonry is a physically rewarding trade with steady demand, and journeyman status opens doors to higher wages and long-term career advancement in the construction industry.
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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