Mason at Sun Valley Masonry Inc
at Sun Valley Masonry Inc in Phoenix, AZ
About This Program
Sun Valley Masonry Inc. sponsors this registered Mason Apprenticeship in Phoenix, Arizona, offering a non-union, employer-based pathway into the skilled masonry trade. Apprentices are compensated throughout the program, making it possible to earn income while developing professional skills.
The program spans three years and requires 6,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 432 hours of related technical instruction. Working with experienced masons at Sun Valley Masonry, apprentices learn to lay brick, block, and stone; prepare and apply mortar; read construction drawings; and complete structural masonry work on commercial and residential projects. Classroom instruction reinforces fundamentals such as construction safety, materials science, and local building regulations.
Apprentices who finish the program are qualified as journey-level masons. Sun Valley Masonry's presence in the Phoenix construction market provides a strong foundation for graduates looking to build a lasting career in one of Arizona's most active construction regions.
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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