Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship in New Jersey

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.

NJ Median Salary
$75,300/yr
+24% vs. national
National Median
$60,800/yr
NJ Employment
940
Bricklayer & Blockmasons employed
NJ Sponsors
15
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 New Jersey: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered bricklayer & blockmason apprenticeship in New Jersey 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.

New Jersey pay vs. national

Median bricklayer & blockmason wages in New Jersey are $75,300/year, +24% above the national median of $60,800. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

New Jersey has 15 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 — New Jersey-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

New Jersey Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$51,630
Median
$75,300
90th pct
$115,960
Middle 50% of workers earn $61,010$101,090

Current Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship Openings in New Jersey

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

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

Organization City County
Municipal Masonry, LLC Atlantic City Cape May County
The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union of New Jersey, Local 5, JATC Bordentown Burlington County
Papaneri & Sons Concrete, LLC Cherry Hill Camden County
Bricklayers & Allied Crafts - Local #4 Fairfield Essex County
AJR Masonry LLC Forked River
StonecraftNJ LLC Lakewood Ocean County
Peter Alessandra & Son Paving & Masonry LLC Mountain Lakes
Tonys Concrete Construction Co., Inc. Newark
Gemelli Masonry Newton
Keivit Concrete & Masonry Oak Ridge
Frank Stillo Jr. dba Custom Masonry Phillipsburg
A. Pigna & Son Mason Contractors, Inc. Scotch Plains
Albanese Masonry & Concrete, LLC Somerville Somerset County
Ecocrete, LLC South Amboy
Verta Masonry LLC Whitehouse Station Hunterdon County
Search apprenticeship.gov for current Bricklayer & Blockmason openings

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Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship in New Jersey

Program availability in New Jersey is moderate: 15 Bricklayer & Blockmason-related sponsors in our directory. Candidates in major cities will find multiple options; those in smaller markets may need to commute or relocate within the state.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Bricklayer & Blockmason salary in New Jersey?
The BLS reports a median wage of $75,300/yr for Bricklayer & Blockmasons in New Jersey (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?
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.
What's the difference between a Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship and 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.
Where can I apply for a Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship in New Jersey?
Contact one of the 15 Bricklayer & Blockmason-adjacent registered sponsors in New Jersey (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
Do Bricklayer & Blockmason apprentices get paid during training?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $37,650/yr in New Jersey). 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.