Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship in Pennsylvania

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.

PA Median Salary
$67,220/yr
+11% vs. national
National Median
$60,800/yr
PA Employment
3,150
Bricklayer & Blockmasons employed
PA 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 Pennsylvania: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered bricklayer & blockmason apprenticeship in Pennsylvania 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.

Pennsylvania pay vs. national

Median bricklayer & blockmason wages in Pennsylvania are $67,220/year, +11% above the national median of $60,800. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

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

Pennsylvania Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$49,310
Median
$67,220
90th pct
$99,510
Middle 50% of workers earn $57,700$84,120

Current Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship Openings in Pennsylvania

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

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

Organization City County
THE TILE STUDIO INC Doylestown Bucks County
HARRISBURG BRICKLAYERS & ALLIED CRAFTWORKERS LU Harrisburg Dauphin County
(PHL) Bricklayers & Allied Crafts JAC (LU1) Philadelphia Philadelphia County
Cement Masons LU 592 Philadelphia Philadelphia County
Bricklayers Local 9 JATC Pittsburgh Allegheny County
JAC BRICKLAYERS UNION - LOCAL 8 Pittsburgh Norfolk City
deGruchy Masonry Inc Quakertown
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Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship in Pennsylvania

The 7 Bricklayer & Blockmason-related registered sponsors in Pennsylvania mean apprenticeship programs exist but aren't abundant. Building relationships with local contractors and trade unions is often more effective than waiting for formal application windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Bricklayer & Blockmason salary in Pennsylvania?
The BLS reports a median wage of $67,220/yr for Bricklayer & Blockmasons in Pennsylvania (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?
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.
Should I do a Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship or go to trade school?
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 Pennsylvania?
Our directory surfaces 7 Bricklayer & Blockmason-related registered sponsors in Pennsylvania. 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.
Do Bricklayer & Blockmason apprentices get paid during training?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Pennsylvania, a first-year Bricklayer & Blockmason apprentice might earn around $33,610/yr (roughly half the $67,220 journeyman median), with scheduled raises throughout the 3-year program.

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.