Mason at Baltimore Cement Masons JAC
at Baltimore Cement Masons JAC in Washington, DC
About This Program
The Baltimore Cement Masons JAC sponsors this union-affiliated registered Mason Apprenticeship serving the Washington, DC area, providing a JATC-structured training pathway for individuals entering the cement masonry trade. As a joint apprenticeship committee program, apprentices receive union-backed training standards, progressive wage increases, and labor protections while earning pay throughout their apprenticeship.
This three-year program combines 6,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced journeyman cement masons, developing proficiency in concrete placement and finishing, screed and form setting, curing and sealing, and power tool operation. Technical coursework addresses concrete materials, surface preparation and finishing techniques, safety regulations, and building codes applicable to the DC and Baltimore construction markets.
Graduates earn journey-level cement mason status with union standing, positioning them for consistent employment on major commercial, infrastructure, and government construction projects in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Union journeymen benefit from negotiated wages, benefits, and access to a broad network of signatory contractors.
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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Mason
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in District of Columbia
Masons in District of Columbia are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs.
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