Mason at Rehme Masonry
at Rehme Masonry in Winfield, MO
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.
About This Program
Rehme Masonry in Winfield, MO offers a registered non-union Mason apprenticeship that combines practical field experience with structured classroom learning. The program is paid, meaning apprentices receive wages throughout their training rather than taking on tuition debt to learn the trade.
The apprenticeship runs for three years and totals 6,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work hands-on with masonry materials including brick, stone, and concrete block, learning layout, cutting, joint finishing, mortar work, and scaffold safety. Technical instruction supports field learning with coursework in blueprint reading, masonry math, material science, and occupational safety standards.
Graduates complete the program with journey-level mason credentials, ready to work independently on construction projects throughout the region. Winfield and the greater St. Louis metro area provide a solid base of residential and commercial construction activity, offering strong opportunities for newly credentialed masons to establish long-term careers.
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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