Mason at Northern Ohio Admin District Co of Bricklayers

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Northern Ohio Admin District Co of Bricklayers in Amherst, OH

About This Program

The Northern Ohio Administrative District Council of Bricklayers sponsors this Mason apprenticeship based in Amherst, OH. This employer-sponsored, time-based program provides a structured path into the masonry trades for individuals looking to build a hands-on career in construction.

The program spans three years and includes 6,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain practical experience in masonry work including laying brick, block, and stone, reading blueprints, mixing and applying mortar, and following safety and building code requirements. Classroom coursework reinforces the technical skills developed on the job site.

After completing the program, apprentices achieve journeyman mason status and are prepared for long-term careers in residential and commercial construction. The Northern Ohio region offers consistent demand for skilled masonry workers, making this a solid foundation for stable, well-paying trade employment.

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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