Mason at Prism Masonry
at Prism Masonry in Phoenix, AZ
About This Program
Prism Masonry sponsors this registered Mason Apprenticeship in Phoenix, Arizona, offering a non-union, time-based training program for individuals entering the masonry construction trade. Apprentices earn wages throughout the duration of the program, combining income with skill development from the very beginning.
The apprenticeship runs for three years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training supplemented by 432 hours of related technical instruction. Under the supervision of skilled masons, apprentices practice laying brick, block, and stone; applying mortar; reading construction blueprints; and building structural masonry components. Technical coursework covers masonry materials and methods, safety standards, construction calculations, and applicable codes.
Apprentices who successfully complete the program achieve journey-level mason status, qualifying them for skilled positions across residential and commercial construction. Phoenix's robust construction industry provides a strong job market for trained masons, and completing a registered apprenticeship offers a recognized credential that supports long-term career growth.
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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