Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship in Louisiana

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.

LA Median Salary
$47,370/yr
-22% vs. national
National Median
$60,800/yr
LA Employment
270
Bricklayer & Blockmasons employed
LA Sponsors
2
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 Louisiana: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered bricklayer & blockmason apprenticeship in Louisiana 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.

Louisiana pay vs. national

Median bricklayer & blockmason wages in Louisiana are $47,370/year, -22% below the national median of $60,800. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Louisiana has 2 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 — Louisiana-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Louisiana Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$36,690
Median
$47,370
90th pct
$62,970
Middle 50% of workers earn $44,660$57,550

Current Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship Openings in Louisiana

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

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

Organization City County
Utah Masonry Council Metairie Jefferson Parish
New Orleans Cement Masons New Orleans Orleans Parish
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Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship in Louisiana

Louisiana has only 2 Bricklayer & Blockmason-adjacent registered sponsors in our directory — program slots may be competitive and early applications give the best shot at placement. Direct outreach to union halls in the state's largest cities often matters more than formal application windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Bricklayer & Blockmasons earn in Louisiana?
The BLS reports a median wage of $47,370/yr for Bricklayer & Blockmasons in Louisiana (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
How many years does it take to become a Bricklayer & Blockmason through 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?
An apprenticeship lets you earn while you learn over 3 years with no tuition cost. Trade school is faster (6–24 months) but costs money upfront. Both can lead to the same journeyman credential.
How do I find a Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship in Louisiana?
Contact one of the 2 Bricklayer & Blockmason-adjacent registered sponsors in Louisiana (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?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Louisiana, a first-year Bricklayer & Blockmason apprentice might earn around $23,685/yr (roughly half the $47,370 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.