Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship in Texas

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.

TX Median Salary
$51,020/yr
-16% vs. national
National Median
$60,800/yr
TX Employment
4,440
Bricklayer & Blockmasons employed
TX Sponsors
4
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 Texas: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered bricklayer & blockmason apprenticeship in Texas 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.

Texas pay vs. national

Median bricklayer & blockmason wages in Texas are $51,020/year, -16% below the national median of $60,800. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Texas has 4 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 — Texas-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Texas Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$37,820
Median
$51,020
90th pct
$60,810
Middle 50% of workers earn $45,540$58,400

Current Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship Openings in Texas

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

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

Organization City County
Carrillo A. Concrete El Paso El Paso County
BRICKLAYERS IMI / JATC Houston Harris County
Cement Mason Local 681 Pasadena Harris County
SAN ANTONIO MASONRY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION San Antonio Bexar County
Search apprenticeship.gov for current Bricklayer & Blockmason openings

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Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship in Texas

Texas has only 4 Bricklayer & Blockmason-adjacent registered sponsors in our directory — program slots may be competitive and early applications give the best shot at placement. Direct outreach to union halls in the state's largest cities often matters more than formal application windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Bricklayer & Blockmasons earn in Texas?
The median annual wage for Bricklayer & Blockmasons in Texas is $51,020 as of May 2024. Wages range from $37,820 at the 10th percentile to $60,810 at the 90th percentile.
What is the length of a Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship program?
Most Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeships run 3 years. Apprentices work under a journeyman while attending classes, typically earning wages from day one with scheduled increases.
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 Texas?
Contact one of the 4 Bricklayer & Blockmason-adjacent registered sponsors in Texas (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 $25,510/yr in Texas). 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.