Mason at KaRon Masonry, Inc.
at KaRon Masonry, Inc. in Laurel, MD
About This Program
KaRon Masonry, Inc. sponsors this non-union Mason Apprenticeship program based in Laurel, MD. Apprentices are hired directly by the employer and earn wages from day one while building hands-on skills in the masonry trade. This is a time-based program registered with the federal apprenticeship system.
The program runs for 3 years and combines 6,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. On the job, apprentices learn to lay brick, block, and stone; mix and apply mortar; read blueprints and layout plans; and follow safety procedures on residential and commercial job sites. Classroom instruction covers masonry math, materials science, construction drawings, and trade practices.
Upon completing the program, apprentices advance to journey-level mason status, qualifying them for higher-wage work across residential, commercial, and institutional construction. Masonry is a durable skilled trade with consistent demand, and journey-level masons are valued for their precision, craftsmanship, and structural expertise.
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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