Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship in Minnesota

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.

MN Median Salary
$89,170/yr
+47% vs. national
National Median
$60,800/yr
MN Employment
1,160
Bricklayer & Blockmasons employed
MN 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 Minnesota: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered bricklayer & blockmason apprenticeship in Minnesota 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.

Minnesota pay vs. national

Median bricklayer & blockmason wages in Minnesota are $89,170/year, +47% above the national median of $60,800. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Minnesota 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 — Minnesota-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Minnesota Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$60,620
Median
$89,170
90th pct
$103,310
Middle 50% of workers earn $78,460$94,880

Current Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship Openings in Minnesota

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

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

Organization City County
SCHMIDT CURB COMPANY INC Elk River
TR CONCRETE Elk River
KOMMIT CONCRETE INC Eyota
BAC LOCAL 1 MN - ND Minneapolis Hennepin County
SUMMIT CONCRETE and MASONRY CONSTRUCTION INC N Branch
MN CEMENT MASONS-PLASTERERS-SHOPHANDS JOURNEYMAN & APPRENTICE TRAINING TRUST FUND Saint Paul Ramsey County
NORTHLAND CONCRETE & MASONRY CO, LLC Shakopee
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Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship in Minnesota

With 7 trade-specific sponsors in our directory, Minnesota'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 Minnesota?
The median annual wage for Bricklayer & Blockmasons in Minnesota is $89,170 as of May 2024. Wages range from $60,620 at the 10th percentile to $103,310 at the 90th percentile.
What is the length of a Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship program?
The standard Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship is 3 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom education. Some programs offer accelerated paths for candidates with prior experience.
Is an apprenticeship better than trade school for Bricklayer & Blockmasons?
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.
Where can I apply for a Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship in Minnesota?
Contact one of the 7 Bricklayer & Blockmason-adjacent registered sponsors in Minnesota (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 $44,585/yr in Minnesota). 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.