Mason at Smalling Masonry

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Smalling Masonry in Indianapolis, IN

About This Program

Smalling Masonry sponsors this Mason Apprenticeship in Indianapolis, Indiana, offering a direct, employer-led training program for individuals pursuing a career in the masonry trades. The non-union program is paid throughout, enabling apprentices to earn while developing professional-grade skills.

This 3-year apprenticeship includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Working alongside experienced masons, apprentices learn to lay brick, block, and stone; mix and apply mortar; read construction drawings; and adhere to jobsite safety requirements. Technical instruction reinforces these skills through coursework in trade math, materials, and building codes.

Upon completion, apprentices become journey-level masons with the skills and credentials to pursue steady employment in the Indianapolis construction market. Smalling Masonry's employer-led approach ensures apprentices gain real-world experience that is immediately applicable in the field.

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.

How to Apply

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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