Mason at Mason City Electric (ABC)
at Mason City Electric (ABC) in Mason City, IA
About This Program
Mason City Electric (ABC) sponsors this Mason Apprenticeship in Mason City, Iowa, offering aspiring tradespeople a structured path into the masonry profession. This non-union program is employer-sponsored through the Associated Builders and Contractors, and apprentices are paid throughout their training.
The 3-year program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in brick, block, and stone installation; mortar preparation and application; blueprint reading; and construction safety. Classroom coursework covers trade fundamentals, materials knowledge, and relevant building codes to support field work.
Graduates of the program complete their apprenticeship as journey-level masons ready for employment across residential and commercial construction sectors. Masonry offers long-term career stability, with experienced journeymen able to move into lead roles, estimating, or independent contracting over time.
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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