Mason at Bricklayers Local Union No. 1 of Missouri Apprenticeship and Training Trust
at Bricklayers Local Union No. 1 of Missouri Apprenticeship and Training Trust in Earth City, MO
About This Program
Bricklayers Local Union No. 1 of Missouri Apprenticeship and Training Trust sponsors this union Mason Apprenticeship program based in Earth City, MO. As a JATC-affiliated program, it is administered jointly by union labor and signatory employers to deliver structured, high-quality masonry training. Apprentices earn wages from day one and gain access to union membership and its associated benefits.
The program is 3 years in duration and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop proficiency in bricklaying, block masonry, stonework, and related trade skills; learn blueprint reading, layout, and mortar application; and work under the mentorship of experienced union journeymen. Classroom instruction covers masonry math, materials, construction safety, and trade standards.
Graduates earn journey-level mason status with union credentials recognized across Missouri and the broader construction industry. Union journeymen affiliated with Bricklayers Local No. 1 typically access competitive, negotiated wage scales and comprehensive benefits, making this one of the most well-supported pathways into a long-term masonry career in the St. Louis region.
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.
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