Mason at WAL Masonry Corp.

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at WAL Masonry Corp. in Claremont, NH

About This Program

WAL Masonry Corp. in Claremont, NH offers a registered non-union Mason apprenticeship for individuals ready to enter the masonry trade through a paid, structured training program. Located in the Upper Valley region of New Hampshire, the program provides hands-on experience on construction sites across the area.

This three-year program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop practical masonry skills working with brick, block, stone, and mortar on real job sites. Training covers layout and measurement, mortar mixing and application, cutting and fitting masonry units, joint finishing, and scaffold safety. Classroom instruction supports field training with coursework in trade safety, construction blueprint reading, masonry math, and material science.

Upon completion, graduates earn journey-level mason credentials recognized throughout the construction industry. New Hampshire's construction activity, combined with a limited pool of trained tradespeople, creates favorable conditions for skilled masons entering the workforce with recognized apprenticeship credentials.

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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