Masons and bricklayers build with brick, block, and stone — walls, facades, chimneys, and structures meant to stand for generations. It's skilled, physical craft work with strong union wages and the rare satisfaction of pointing to buildings you built by hand.
3–4 year union apprenticeship. Learn bricklaying, blockwork, and stone while earning.
After completion. Full union scale plus benefits. Independent skilled work.
Running crews and complex masonry. $70K–$90K on prevailing-wage work.
Start your own masonry operation.
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Our Salary Compare tool shows Mason / Bricklayer wages at every level — and stacks them against other trades and a 4-year degree.
Compare Mason / Bricklayer Salaries →Registered apprenticeships pay you from day one. The fastest route is straight to the training centers that run them — the Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers locals list local programs by state, with contact details and how to apply.
Find a local training center → DOL program directoryThe DOL directory lists registered programs to contact — not job openings. Search Bricklayer and your state, then call and ask when they accept applications. You can also browse trade schools here.