Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship in Georgia

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.

GA Median Salary
$60,270/yr
-1% vs. national
National Median
$60,800/yr
GA Employment
160
Bricklayer & Blockmasons employed
GA Sponsors
3
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 Georgia: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered bricklayer & blockmason apprenticeship in Georgia 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.

Georgia pay vs. national

Median bricklayer & blockmason wages in Georgia are $60,270/year, -1% below the national median of $60,800. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Georgia has 3 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 — Georgia-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Georgia Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$38,190
Median
$60,270
90th pct
$89,140
Middle 50% of workers earn $38,190$89,140

Current Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship Openings in Georgia

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

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

Organization City County
BRICKLAYERS JATC Local 8 Atlanta Fulton County
C. C. Owen Tile Company, Inc. Jonesboro Clayton County
Masonry Association of Georgia, Inc. Sugar Hill Gwinnett County
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Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship in Georgia

With 3 trade-specific sponsors in our directory, Georgia's Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship landscape is limited. Candidates should also consider nearby states or contact national union offices for referrals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Bricklayer & Blockmasons earn in Georgia?
The BLS reports a median wage of $60,270/yr for Bricklayer & Blockmasons in Georgia (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
What is the length of a Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship program?
A typical Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship lasts approximately 3 years (6,000 hours of on-the-job training). The program combines paid work experience with related classroom instruction.
What's the difference between a Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship and 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.
How do I find a Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship in Georgia?
Contact one of the 3 Bricklayer & Blockmason-adjacent registered sponsors in Georgia (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
Do Bricklayer & Blockmason apprentices get paid during training?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Georgia, a first-year Bricklayer & Blockmason apprentice might earn around $30,135/yr (roughly half the $60,270 journeyman median), with scheduled raises throughout the 3-year program.

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