Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship in Arizona

Wages, programs & career outlook

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.

AZ Median Salary
$59,400/yr
-2% vs. national
National Median
$60,800/yr
AZ Employment
1,620
Bricklayer & Blockmasons employed
AZ Sponsors
6
Registered programs
Training Term
3.0 yrs
Time-Based
Job Growth
3.2%
2024–2034 projected
Annual Openings
5,600
Nationally, per yr

Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship in Arizona: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered bricklayer & blockmason apprenticeship in Arizona combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Programs typically run 3.0 years and follow a time-based structure. You earn wages from day one — apprentices are employees, not students.

Arizona pay vs. national

Median bricklayer & blockmason wages in Arizona are $59,400/year, -2% below the national median of $60,800. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Arizona has 6 registered apprenticeship sponsors for bricklayer & blockmason listed in the U.S. Department of Labor's apprenticeship.gov directory. The sponsor list further down includes joint labor-management programs (JATCs), individual employers, and contractor associations.

Job-market outlook

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 3.2% job growth for bricklayer & blockmasons nationally between 2024 and 2034, with approximately 5,600 annual openings each year (replacement plus growth combined). Apprenticeship demand tends to track local construction and infrastructure spending — Arizona-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Arizona Wage Spread

Annual wages for Bricklayer & Blockmasons in Arizona across all experience levels.

10th pct
$41,610
Median
$59,400
90th pct
$74,750
Middle 50% of workers earn $48,030$63,520

Current Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship Openings in Arizona

No bricklayer & blockmason apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Arizona. The sponsors listed below accept applications on a rolling basis — contact them directly. Consider setting up an alert on apprenticeship.gov to be notified when new listings are posted.

Listings aggregated from apprenticeship.gov (US Dept. of Labor). Data refreshed daily.

Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship Sponsors in Arizona

6 bricklayer & blockmason-related registered sponsors identified in the DOL ApprenticeshipUSA directory for Arizona. Directory lists sponsor names only — contact each organization directly to confirm current bricklayer & blockmason apprenticeship openings.

Organization City County
Arizona Masonry Council Central AZ Apprenticeship Program Chandler Maricopa County
Arizona Masonry Council Southern AZ Masonry Apprenticeship Program Phoenix Pima County
Phoenix Bricklaying&Tile Setting A&TC Phoenix Maricopa County
Prism Masonry Phoenix
Sun Valley Masonry Inc Phoenix Maricopa County
Hobbs Masonry Tempe
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Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship in Arizona

With 6 trade-specific sponsors in our directory, Arizona's Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship landscape is limited. Candidates should also consider nearby states or contact national union offices for referrals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Bricklayer & Blockmasons make in Arizona?
The BLS reports a median wage of $59,400/yr for Bricklayer & Blockmasons in Arizona (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
How long is a Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship?
The standard Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship is 3 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom education. Some programs offer accelerated paths for candidates with prior experience.
What's the difference between a Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship and trade school?
The key difference: apprenticeships pay you during training while trade schools charge tuition. Many employers prefer apprenticeship-trained Bricklayer & Blockmasons, but trade school can give you a head start on the classroom requirements.
How do I find a Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship in Arizona?
Contact one of the 6 Bricklayer & Blockmason-adjacent registered sponsors in Arizona (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
How much do Bricklayer & Blockmason apprentices earn?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $29,700/yr in Arizona). Wages increase at regular intervals — usually every 6 months — as you progress through the program.

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.