Mason at Sun Valley Masonry Inc

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

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

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.

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

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!

See something wrong? Help us improve this page.