Mason at Mason & Rich, P.A.
at Mason & Rich, P.A. in Concord, NH
About This Program
Mason & Rich, P.A. in Concord, NH sponsors a registered non-union Mason apprenticeship for individuals looking to enter the masonry trade in New Hampshire's capital region. Apprentices are paid from the beginning of the program, gaining income and skills simultaneously without incurring traditional education debt.
The three-year program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on active construction sites, learning to lay brick, block, and stone; apply mortar; use masonry tools and equipment; and read and follow construction drawings. Related technical instruction covers jobsite safety, trade mathematics, masonry material properties, and blueprint interpretation to support the skills developed in the field.
Graduates earn journey-level mason status upon completing the program, qualifying them to work independently on masonry projects throughout New Hampshire and the broader New England region. Concord's role as a hub for state and municipal construction projects, alongside ongoing residential development, provides a stable employment environment for credentialed journey-level masons.
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.
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.
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