Mason at Matthews & Pierce Masonry, Inc.
at Matthews & Pierce Masonry, Inc. in White Plains, MD
About This Program
Matthews & Pierce Masonry, Inc. sponsors this non-union Mason Apprenticeship program in White Plains, MD. The program is employer-sponsored and time-based, offering apprentices paid, structured training that leads to journey-level masonry credentials recognized across the construction industry.
Over 3 years, apprentices complete 6,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 432 hours of related technical instruction. Hands-on work includes laying brick, block, and stone; applying and tooling mortar; reading construction drawings; and using masonry tools and equipment safely and efficiently. Classroom instruction addresses trade math, material properties, blueprint interpretation, and occupational safety.
Graduates of the program earn journey-level mason status, positioning them for long-term careers in residential, commercial, and civil construction. The southern Maryland region supports steady construction activity, and skilled masons with formal apprenticeship credentials are well-positioned to advance into higher-wage work and supervisory roles 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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