Mason at L. Wilson Masonry Inc.

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at L. Wilson Masonry Inc. in Harrington, DE

About This Program

L. Wilson Masonry Inc., located in Harrington, Delaware, sponsors this registered Mason apprenticeship program. This non-union, employer-sponsored program is designed for individuals ready to learn a skilled trade in a real-world work environment. Apprentices receive wages throughout the entire program, so there is no need to choose between earning and learning.

The apprenticeship spans three years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Working directly with journeyman masons, apprentices develop skills in laying and finishing brick, block, stone, and related masonry materials on active job sites. Technical instruction covers safety standards, construction math, material specifications, and the reading of construction drawings.

Graduates of this program earn journey-level mason status, qualifying them for independent work on a broad range of commercial and residential masonry projects. A journeyman credential in masonry provides a strong foundation for long-term career growth in the construction industry.

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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