Mason at Rufkahr Masonry
at Rufkahr Masonry in Troy, MO
About This Program
Rufkahr Masonry sponsors this non-union Mason Apprenticeship program based in Troy, MO. The employer-sponsored, time-based program offers paid training for those entering the masonry trade in eastern Missouri, with apprentices gaining hands-on experience under the direct supervision of skilled craftspeople.
Over 3 years, apprentices log 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and complete 432 hours of related technical instruction. Field work includes laying brick, block, and stone; preparing and applying mortar; reading job site drawings and setting layout; and safely operating masonry hand tools and power equipment. Classroom studies cover trade math, masonry materials and methods, construction drawings, and workplace safety.
Completing the program earns apprentices journey-level mason status, opening up broader employment options and higher earning potential across the construction industry. Troy's proximity to the greater St. Louis region provides access to a healthy construction job market, and a registered apprenticeship credential is a lasting asset in the skilled trades.
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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