Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship
Bricklayers and blockmasons build walls, walkways, chimneys, and other structures out of brick, concrete block, stone, and tile. The work is outdoors, physical, and precise — mortar joints, level courses, and load-bearing layouts all matter.
National Wage Spread
Annual wages for Bricklayer & Blockmasons across all experience levels, nationwide.
Bricklayer & Blockmason Wages by State
Median annual wage for Bricklayer & Blockmasons by state, sorted highest to lowest. Click any state to see registered sponsors and local programs.
| State | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $94,370 | 1,170 |
| Washington | $92,910 | 750 |
| Minnesota | $89,170 | 1,160 |
| Illinois | $86,330 | 2,850 |
| Wisconsin | $78,700 | 790 |
| Connecticut | $78,030 | 370 |
| New York | $77,600 | 2,280 |
| Hawaii | $77,260 | 50 |
| New Jersey | $75,300 | 940 |
| Oregon | $74,870 | 520 |
| Indiana | $72,050 | 2,070 |
| Missouri | $70,520 | 2,030 |
| Maine | $67,220 | 180 |
| Pennsylvania | $67,220 | 3,150 |
| California | $66,420 | 3,480 |
| New Hampshire | $65,450 | 110 |
| Montana | $65,070 | 210 |
| District of Columbia | $64,100 | 330 |
| Ohio | $64,030 | 2,890 |
| Colorado | $63,480 | 1,030 |
| Iowa | $63,470 | 410 |
| Tennessee | $63,440 | 1,080 |
| Idaho | $63,040 | 370 |
| Michigan | $62,970 | 2,340 |
| Kentucky | $62,160 | 840 |
| South Dakota | $61,260 | 270 |
| Nevada | $60,570 | 960 |
| Vermont | $60,290 | 130 |
| Georgia | $60,270 | 160 |
| North Dakota | $60,260 | 240 |
| Nebraska | $60,060 | 370 |
| Arizona | $59,400 | 1,620 |
| Maryland | $58,420 | 1,420 |
| Delaware | $58,410 | 230 |
| Wyoming | $58,150 | 200 |
| Utah | $56,340 | 1,810 |
| Rhode Island | $55,730 | 150 |
| Virginia | $55,630 | 1,580 |
| Kansas | $54,770 | 400 |
| Texas | $51,020 | 4,440 |
| Florida | $49,980 | 3,640 |
| Mississippi | $49,300 | 150 |
| Alabama | $48,820 | 380 |
| North Carolina | $48,420 | 1,670 |
| Arkansas | $48,100 | 520 |
| Louisiana | $47,370 | 270 |
| Oklahoma | $47,330 | 550 |
| New Mexico | $47,280 | 280 |
| West Virginia | $46,810 | 260 |
| South Carolina | $43,680 | 450 |
Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship Overview
The Bricklayer & Blockmason trade offers a median salary of $60,800/yr nationally, accessible through a 3-year apprenticeship that pays you while you train. It's one of the clearest earn-while-you-learn propositions in the American labor market.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 3.2% employment growth for Bricklayer & Blockmasons through 2034, with approximately 5,600 positions opening annually through both expansion and replacement of retiring workers.
Nationally, wages span from $41,330/yr at the 10th percentile to $95,560/yr at the 90th. Geography drives much of this spread — the same trade can pay 50%+ more in high-cost states compared to rural markets.
Prefer Trade School Instead?
Apprenticeships pay from day one, but some people prefer the classroom-first path. Bricklayer & Blockmasons also come up through trade school programs — shorter timeline, more upfront cost, and a credential before entering the workforce.
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