Mason at Horst Masonary Construction, Inc.

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Horst Masonary Construction, Inc. in Rapid City, SD

About This Program

Horst Masonry Construction, Inc. sponsors this Mason apprenticeship based in Rapid City, SD. This employer-sponsored, time-based program offers individuals a hands-on path into the masonry trade, training on actual job sites under the guidance of experienced masonry professionals in the western South Dakota region.

The three-year program includes 6,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop practical skills in brick, block, and stone laying, mortar preparation and placement, structural masonry construction, concrete finishing, and safe job site practices. Technical instruction reinforces field experience with coursework in trade math, blueprint reading, building codes, and masonry materials.

Upon completing the program, apprentices are prepared to perform journey-level masonry work on a variety of construction projects throughout the Rapid City area and across western South Dakota. Horst Masonry Construction provides a focused, employer-led learning environment with direct mentorship throughout the apprenticeship.

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.

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.

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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