Mason at Hartman Masonry

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Hartman Masonry in Council Grove, KS

About This Program

Hartman Masonry sponsors this Mason Apprenticeship in Council Grove, Kansas, providing a structured, paid training program for individuals entering the masonry trade. This non-union, employer-sponsored program is well-suited for those in the Flint Hills region looking to build a lasting career in the construction industry.

The program spans 3 years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work under experienced masons and develop skills in bricklaying, block and stone work, mortar mixing, and site safety. Classroom instruction covers trade mathematics, construction codes, material properties, and blueprint reading to prepare apprentices for the full scope of masonry work.

Graduates become journey-level masons with a registered apprenticeship credential. In a region with steady demand for skilled construction trades, completing a formal program with Hartman Masonry provides a strong foundation for long-term employment and career advancement.

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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