Mason at Bowden Masonry
at Bowden Masonry in Nettleton, MS
About This Program
Bowden Masonry in Nettleton, MS offers a registered non-union Mason apprenticeship for individuals ready to start a hands-on career in the masonry trades. Apprentices are paid throughout the program, allowing them to earn a living wage while developing professional-level skills alongside experienced masons.
This three-year, time-based program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work directly on construction projects, learning to lay brick, block, and stone; prepare and apply mortar; use masonry tools safely; and execute accurate structural layouts. Technical coursework reinforces field training with instruction in construction math, safety regulations, material selection, and blueprint interpretation.
Completions receive journey-level mason status, qualifying them to work independently across a variety of residential and commercial masonry projects in Mississippi and beyond. The masonry trade continues to see consistent demand in construction markets of all sizes, and journeyman credentials provide a stable foundation for a long-term career.
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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