Mason at Mason County PUD No.1 Apprenticeship Committee

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Mason County PUD No.1 Apprenticeship Committee in Shelton, WA

About This Program

Mason County PUD No. 1 Apprenticeship Committee in Shelton, WA sponsors this registered non-union Mason apprenticeship. Operated through a public utility district, this program provides a distinctive training environment where apprentices develop masonry and construction skills in support of utility infrastructure projects. Apprentices earn wages throughout the entire three-year program.

Training consists of 6,000 hours of on-the-job experience combined with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on masonry tasks relevant to utility and public works construction, including concrete and block work, installation techniques, and safe equipment use. Classroom instruction covers construction math, materials, blueprint reading, and safety regulations applicable to public utility work environments.

Graduating apprentices achieve journey-level mason credentials, setting them up for advancement within public utility operations or the broader construction sector in Washington State. Mason County and the surrounding region offer steady public infrastructure work, and a registered apprenticeship credential positions graduates well for long-term career stability and growth.

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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