About This Program
Hobbs Masonry in Tempe, Arizona sponsors this registered Mason Apprenticeship, a non-union, time-based program that provides a structured route into the masonry trade for individuals seeking a hands-on construction career. Apprentices are paid while training, allowing them to support themselves financially as they develop trade skills.
The program lasts three years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Day-to-day work involves laying brick, block, and stone; mixing and applying mortar; reading plans and specifications; and building walls, columns, and other masonry structures under the guidance of experienced craftworkers. Classroom instruction covers masonry fundamentals, job-site safety, construction math, and applicable building standards.
Apprentices who complete the program earn journey-level mason status, positioning them for stable employment in the residential and commercial construction markets of the Phoenix area. The masonry trade continues to see strong demand in Arizona's growing construction sector.
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.
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