Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship in California

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.

CA Median Salary
$66,420/yr
+9% vs. national
National Median
$60,800/yr
CA Employment
3,480
Bricklayer & Blockmasons employed
CA Sponsors
14
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 California: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered bricklayer & blockmason apprenticeship in California 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.

California pay vs. national

Median bricklayer & blockmason wages in California are $66,420/year, +9% above the national median of $60,800. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

California has 14 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 — California-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

California Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$47,950
Median
$66,420
90th pct
$107,490
Middle 50% of workers earn $56,160$81,170

Current Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship Openings in California

No bricklayer & blockmason apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for California. 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 California

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

Organization City County
San Diego County Cement Masons Arcadia San Diego County
Southern California Cement Masons JAC Arcadia Los Angeles County
Southern California Laborers Brick Tender JAC Azusa Los Angeles County
Southern California Laborers Cement Mason JAC Azusa Los Angeles County
BRICKLAYERS & ALLIED CRAFTWORKERS LOCAL #4 CALIFORNIA J.A.C. La Verne
Brickmasons Apprenticeship Training Trust La Verne Los Angeles County
Tile Laying Industry Local 4 JATC La Verne Los Angeles County
WALTON & SONS MASONRY, INC. Morgan Hill
MASONRY INDUSTRY TRAINING ASSOC. (MITA) Riverside Riverside County
Tile Setters & Finishers Union Of Northern California (TSFU) Sacramento Sacramento County
Haxton Masonry Inc. Temecula Riverside County
BRICKLAYERS & ALLIED CRAFTS LOCAL 3 J.A.T.E.C. Tracy
Bricklayers & Allied Crafts (Local 3) Tracy San Joaquin County
Visalia Ceramic Tile, Inc Apprenticeship Standards Visalia Tulare County
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Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship in California

Program availability in California is moderate: 14 Bricklayer & Blockmason-related sponsors in our directory. Candidates in major cities will find multiple options; those in smaller markets may need to commute or relocate within the state.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Bricklayer & Blockmason salary in California?
The BLS reports a median wage of $66,420/yr for Bricklayer & Blockmasons in California (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
How long is a Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship?
Most Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeships run 3 years. Apprentices work under a journeyman while attending classes, typically earning wages from day one with scheduled increases.
Should I do a Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship or go to trade school?
Apprenticeships offer paid training with no tuition, while trade school requires upfront costs but may be shorter. Many Bricklayer & Blockmasons combine both — starting with trade school basics before entering an apprenticeship.
Where can I apply for a Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship in California?
Contact one of the 14 Bricklayer & Blockmason-adjacent registered sponsors in California (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 $33,210/yr in California). 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.