Mason at Griffin Masonry, Inc.
at Griffin Masonry, Inc. in Charlotte, NC
About This Program
Griffin Masonry, Inc. in Charlotte, NC sponsors a registered non-union Mason apprenticeship set in one of the Southeast's most active construction markets. Apprentices earn a wage from day one, gaining structured training without the cost of a traditional trade school program.
The three-year program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on active job sites in the Charlotte metro area, learning brick, block, and stone installation; mortar preparation; layout and measurement; tool use; and scaffolding safety. Technical coursework covers trade safety, blueprint reading, masonry materials, and construction math to complement hands-on field experience.
Graduates earn journey-level mason status, allowing them to take on independent masonry assignments in one of the country's fastest-growing urban construction markets. Charlotte's ongoing commercial and residential development creates strong, long-term demand for qualified masons, and journeyman credentials position completers for steady employment and career advancement.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Mason
Apprenticeship
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