Mason at Bricklayers-Allied Craftworkers, Lu#2 (Syracuse)

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Bricklayers-Allied Craftworkers, Lu#2 (Syracuse) in Liverpool, NY

About This Program

Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local Union #2, serving the Syracuse district through its Liverpool, NY administrative office, offers this employer-sponsored Mason apprenticeship for individuals looking to start a skilled trade career in masonry. Apprentices receive wages from the beginning of training, making this a financially practical path into the construction industry.

The 3-year program combines 6,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop hands-on skills in bricklaying, block and stone work, mortar mixing and finishing, blueprint reading, and construction site safety. Classroom instruction covers masonry theory, materials, construction mathematics, and the safety standards that apply to masonry work.

Upon completion, graduates earn journey-level mason status and are equipped to work independently across residential, commercial, and institutional masonry projects throughout Central New York. The Syracuse metro area offers steady construction activity, providing journey-level masons with strong and ongoing employment opportunities in the region.

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.

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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