Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship in New York

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.

NY Median Salary
$77,600/yr
+28% vs. national
National Median
$60,800/yr
NY Employment
2,280
Bricklayer & Blockmasons employed
NY Sponsors
14
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 York: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered bricklayer & blockmason apprenticeship in New York 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 York pay vs. national

Median bricklayer & blockmason wages in New York are $77,600/year, +28% above the national median of $60,800. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

New York has 14 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 York-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

New York Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$47,640
Median
$77,600
90th pct
$124,880
Middle 50% of workers earn $63,170$92,540

Current Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship Openings in New York

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

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

Organization City County
Bricklayers And Allied Craftworkers Lu #2 (Oswego) Albany
Bricklayers And Allied Craftworkers Lu #2 (Utica) Albany
Bricklayers-Allied Craftworkers Lu #2 (Albany) Albany
Bricklayers-Allied Crftwrkrs #3,Niagfalls/Buffjatc Buffalo
F.G. Rayburn Mason Contractors, Inc. Canandaigua
Bricklayers-Allied Craftworkers Lu#2(Ogdensburg) Liverpool
Bricklayers-Allied Craftworkers, Lu#2 (Syracuse) Liverpool
Dc 16 Cement & Concrete Workers Training & Ed. Fund Long Island
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Joint Apprenticeship Training Long Island City
Tile, Marble, Terrazzo Bac Lu #7 Long Island City
Bricklayers And Allied Craftworkers Local 1 Ny Hudson Valley Newburgh
Bac Lu#3 Jatc (Rochester) Rochester
Cement Masons Local #111 Jatc Tonawanda
International Union Of Bricklayers And Allied Whitney Point
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Filter by occupation code 47-2021 and state NY for the most relevant results.

Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship in New York

Apprenticeship seekers in New York can contact any of 14 trade-specific sponsors our directory surfaces. Coverage is reasonable in urban centers, thinner in rural regions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Bricklayer & Blockmasons earn in New York?
Bricklayer & Blockmasons in New York earn a median salary of $77,600/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is above the national median of $60,800 for the trade.
How long is a Bricklayer & Blockmason 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.
Is an apprenticeship better than trade school for Bricklayer & Blockmasons?
Apprenticeships offer paid training with no tuition, while trade school requires upfront costs but may be shorter. Many Bricklayer & Blockmasons combine both — starting with trade school basics before entering an apprenticeship.
How do I find a Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship in New York?
Our directory surfaces 14 Bricklayer & Blockmason-related registered sponsors in New York. 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 $38,800/yr in New York). 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.