Mason at Western Washington Masonry Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program
at Western Washington Masonry Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program in Seattle, WA
About This Program
The Western Washington Masonry Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program in Seattle, WA offers a registered Mason apprenticeship designed to prepare individuals for a lasting career in the masonry trades. Sponsored by an employer in the western Washington construction community, this non-union program provides paid, structured training that builds foundational and advanced masonry skills over three years.
The program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop hands-on competencies in brick, block, and stone laying; concrete finishing; mortar preparation; blueprint reading; and safe job site practices. Classroom instruction reinforces trade mathematics, masonry materials knowledge, construction code fundamentals, and OSHA safety requirements.
Upon completion, apprentices earn journey-level mason credentials, qualifying them for higher-level roles and greater earning potential in Washington's thriving construction sector. Seattle's continued growth in commercial and residential development creates strong and sustained demand for skilled masons, making this a well-timed entry point into a stable and rewarding construction career.
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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