Mason at Brick House Brown Masonry, Inc.

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Brick House Brown Masonry, Inc. in Baltimore, MD

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$24

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

6,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

432

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

3 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.

About This Program

Brick House Brown Masonry, Inc. offers this employer-sponsored, non-union Mason Apprenticeship program in Baltimore, MD. Apprentices are paid from the start of the program, gaining real-world experience on active job sites while working toward a nationally recognized journey-level credential.

The program spans 3 years and is structured around 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn brick, block, and stone installation; mortar preparation and application; blueprint reading and layout; and proper use of masonry tools and equipment. Technical instruction covers trade mathematics, construction safety, masonry materials, and professional standards.

Completing this apprenticeship qualifies individuals as journey-level masons, opening doors to broader employment opportunities across the construction industry. Baltimore's active construction market provides strong demand for skilled masons, and journey-level status represents a significant step forward in earning potential and career stability.

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.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Mason

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration3 years
Starting wage$15.00/hr
Journeyman wage$24.19/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

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