Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship in Hawaii

Earning $77,260/yr, Bricklayer & Blockmasons in Hawaii sit 61% above the national median for all workers. Few career paths that don't require a four-year degree offer this kind of wage floor.

The 27% wage premium over the national Bricklayer & Blockmason median ($60,800) makes Hawaii one of the stronger markets for this apprenticeship path.

The employment outlook is solid if unspectacular: 3.2% growth projected through 2034 for Bricklayer & Blockmasons. What matters more than the growth rate is the 5,600 annual openings — mostly from retirements — that keep demand steady.

At just 0.1% of the national Bricklayer & Blockmason workforce (50 employed), Hawaii has a compact market. Apprenticeship programs may be concentrated in one or two metro areas rather than spread across the state.

Expect a 3-year commitment for a Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship: 6,000 hours of supervised field work alongside coursework in blueprint reading, building codes, and material estimation. Pay starts lower but scales up — most programs bump wages every six months.

The 216 registered sponsors in Hawaii provide functional apprenticeship coverage for most of the state's population centers. Trade unions and contractor groups account for the majority of placements.

The $14,170 gap between entry-level and top-earning Bricklayer & Blockmasons in Hawaii ($70,640 to $84,810) is tighter than most trades. Standardized pay schedules — often union-negotiated — keep the spread narrow.