Mason at Baltimore Bricklayers JATC for the Masonry Industry
at Baltimore Bricklayers JATC for the Masonry Industry in Camp Springs, MD
About This Program
The Baltimore Bricklayers JATC for the Masonry Industry sponsors this union Mason Apprenticeship program located in Camp Springs, MD. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) program, apprentices benefit from jointly administered training backed by both labor and management, along with the wages, benefits, and protections that come with union membership.
This 3-year, time-based program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in bricklaying, block work, and stone masonry; learn to interpret construction drawings and set layout lines; and practice mortar mixing, trowel techniques, and safe scaffold use. Classroom coursework covers masonry math, material properties, blueprint reading, and industry safety standards.
Graduates earn journey-level mason status and enter the workforce with union-backed credentials recognized across the industry. Journey-level masons are in consistent demand for commercial, institutional, and infrastructure projects, and union journeymen typically access competitive wage scales and benefit packages negotiated through their local.
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.
How to Apply
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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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