Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship in Michigan

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.

MI Median Salary
$62,970/yr
+4% vs. national
National Median
$60,800/yr
MI Employment
2,340
Bricklayer & Blockmasons employed
MI Sponsors
4
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 Michigan: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered bricklayer & blockmason apprenticeship in Michigan 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.

Michigan pay vs. national

Median bricklayer & blockmason wages in Michigan are $62,970/year, +4% above the national median of $60,800. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Michigan has 4 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 — Michigan-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Michigan Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$44,010
Median
$62,970
90th pct
$80,010
Middle 50% of workers earn $52,170$75,670

Current Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship Openings in Michigan

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

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

Organization City County
Michigan O.P.C.M.I.A. Apprenticeship and Training Fund Flint Genesee County
Michigan Trowel Trades Apprenticeship and Training Fund Lansing Macomb County
DETROIT METROPOLITAN MASONRY JATC Warren Macomb County
TILE, MARBLE, AND TERRAZZO INDUSTRY Warren Macomb County
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Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship in Michigan

With 4 trade-specific sponsors in our directory, Michigan'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 Michigan?
The BLS reports a median wage of $62,970/yr for Bricklayer & Blockmasons in Michigan (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.
Is an apprenticeship better than trade school for Bricklayer & Blockmasons?
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 Michigan?
Our directory surfaces 4 Bricklayer & Blockmason-related registered sponsors in Michigan. Start with your local trade union hall, joint apprenticeship committee (JAC), or state apprenticeship agency. You can also search apprenticeship.gov by occupation and ZIP.
How much do Bricklayer & Blockmason apprentices earn?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $31,485/yr in Michigan). 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.