Mason at Hill Masonry, Inc.
at Hill Masonry, Inc. in Billings, MT
About This Program
Hill Masonry, Inc. in Billings, MT sponsors a registered non-union Mason apprenticeship that provides paid, structured training for individuals entering the masonry trade in Montana. Apprentices work alongside skilled masons from the start, earning wages while building expertise on real construction projects.
The program lasts three years and is structured around 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience laying brick, stone, and concrete block; mixing and applying mortar; setting up and working from scaffolding; and reading construction plans to ensure accurate installation. Classroom instruction covers trade safety, masonry calculations, material types, and the technical knowledge needed to perform quality masonry work.
Graduates of this program earn journey-level mason credentials, qualifying them to work independently across construction projects in the Billings area and throughout Montana. The region's ongoing residential and commercial development creates steady demand for skilled masons, and journeyman status provides a strong base for a durable, well-compensated trade career.
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.
How to Apply
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.
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