Mason at Mason Road Apprenticeship Program
at Mason Road Apprenticeship Program in Houston, TX
About This Program
The Mason Road Apprenticeship Program, based in Houston, TX, offers a registered non-union Mason apprenticeship for individuals ready to enter the masonry trade. Sponsored by an employer committed to workforce development, this program provides paid training from the start, so apprentices earn a wage while building their skills.
Over three years, apprentices complete 6,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 432 hours of related technical instruction. Hands-on work covers brick, block, and stone laying; mortar preparation; blueprint reading; and safe construction site practices. Classroom learning reinforces trade math, materials science, and OSHA safety requirements relevant to masonry work.
Graduates of this program achieve journey-level mason status, positioning them for advancement in Houston's active construction market. The Houston metro area supports a wide range of commercial and residential building projects, making qualified masons consistently in demand. A registered apprenticeship credential signals skill and reliability to employers throughout the region.
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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