Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship in New Jersey

Bricklayer & Blockmasons in New Jersey earn a median of $75,300/yr — 57% above the national all-occupation median of $48,060. That puts this apprenticeship path well into upper-middle-income territory for the state.

The 24% wage premium over the national Bricklayer & Blockmason median ($60,800) makes New Jersey one of the stronger markets for this apprenticeship path.

The 3.2% projected growth rate for Bricklayer & Blockmasons signals steady demand — not a boom, but reliable. 5,600 openings per year keep the pipeline of opportunities flowing.

At just 1.6% of the national Bricklayer & Blockmason workforce (940 employed), New Jersey has a compact market. Apprenticeship programs may be concentrated in one or two metro areas rather than spread across the state.

A Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship runs 3 years at 6,000 hours. The time-based structure means you're logging real work alongside experienced tradespeople from week one, learning blueprint reading, building codes, and material estimation in evening or weekend classes.

Finding a Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship in New Jersey starts with a broad search — 2,555 organizations sponsor registered programs. Community colleges, trade unions, and independent employers all participate.

Apprentices entering the Bricklayer & Blockmason trade in New Jersey start near the $51,630 floor but have a clear path to $115,960 — a $64,330 arc that reflects how the trade values experience and skill accumulation.