Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship in Massachusetts

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.

MA Median Salary
$94,370/yr
+55% vs. national
National Median
$60,800/yr
MA Employment
1,170
Bricklayer & Blockmasons employed
MA Sponsors
7
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 Massachusetts: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered bricklayer & blockmason apprenticeship in Massachusetts 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.

Massachusetts pay vs. national

Median bricklayer & blockmason wages in Massachusetts are $94,370/year, +55% above the national median of $60,800. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Massachusetts has 7 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 — Massachusetts-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Massachusetts Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$62,320
Median
$94,370
90th pct
$130,930
Middle 50% of workers earn $77,270$123,220

Current Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship Openings in Massachusetts

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

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

Organization City County
Bricklayers & Allied Craftsmen Local 3 Charlestown Suffolk County
D.C. MASONRY & SON's, INC. Chicopee
BOSTON PLASTERERS & CEMENT MASONS #534 Dorchester
COSTA BROTHERS MASONRY Fairhaven
Marguerite Concrete Contractor Hopkinton
S & F Concrete Company Hudson
ROGER A. TREMBLAY MASONRY, INC.(CANCELLED) Salem
Search apprenticeship.gov for current Bricklayer & Blockmason openings

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Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has only 7 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

How much do Bricklayer & Blockmasons make in Massachusetts?
The BLS reports a median wage of $94,370/yr for Bricklayer & Blockmasons in Massachusetts (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?
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.
Should I do a Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship or go to 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 Massachusetts?
Contact one of the 7 Bricklayer & Blockmason-adjacent registered sponsors in Massachusetts (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 $47,185/yr in Massachusetts). 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.