Mason at Utah Masonry Council
at Utah Masonry Council in Metairie, LA
About This Program
The Utah Masonry Council sponsors this Mason Apprenticeship located in Metairie, Louisiana. This employer-sponsored, non-union program provides a paid, structured training experience for individuals pursuing a career in the masonry trades in the greater New Orleans area.
The 3-year program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop hands-on skills in bricklaying, block and stone installation, mortar work, and site safety through daily field experience. Classroom instruction addresses trade math, building codes, construction materials, and blueprint reading to ensure well-rounded technical knowledge.
Graduates earn journey-level status in the masonry trade. The Gulf Coast region's ongoing demand for construction and restoration work — including residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects — creates consistent opportunities for skilled, credentialed masons entering the workforce.
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.
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
Trade School
Licensing in Louisiana
Masons in Louisiana are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors.
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