Mason at Jarrett Allison Masonry

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Jarrett Allison Masonry in Mebane, NC

About This Program

Jarrett Allison Masonry in Mebane, NC sponsors a registered non-union Mason apprenticeship that trains individuals in the full range of masonry trade skills through paid, hands-on work. Located in the dynamic Piedmont Triad region, the program places apprentices on active construction sites from the start.

Running for three years, the program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in brick, block, and stone masonry, including layout, mortar preparation, cutting, installation, and joint finishing. They also learn to work safely from scaffolding and use masonry tools properly. Related instruction covers trade safety, construction drawings, masonry material science, and the calculations essential for quality installation work.

Completing this apprenticeship earns graduates journey-level mason credentials, qualifying them to work independently on residential and commercial construction projects. The Mebane area, situated between Burlington and Durham, is part of a thriving regional construction market that offers strong career opportunities for skilled, credentialed masons.

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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