Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship in Wisconsin

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.

WI Median Salary
$78,700/yr
+29% vs. national
National Median
$60,800/yr
WI Employment
790
Bricklayer & Blockmasons employed
WI Sponsors
11
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 Wisconsin: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered bricklayer & blockmason apprenticeship in Wisconsin 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.

Wisconsin pay vs. national

Median bricklayer & blockmason wages in Wisconsin are $78,700/year, +29% above the national median of $60,800. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Wisconsin has 11 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 — Wisconsin-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Wisconsin Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$47,390
Median
$78,700
90th pct
$99,700
Middle 50% of workers earn $61,060$94,840

Current Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship Openings in Wisconsin

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

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

Organization City County
Buechel Stone Corporation Chilton Calumet County
Northwestern WI Masonry JAC Chippewa Falls Chippewa County
Western WI Masonry JAC Chippewa Falls
Northeast WI Area Masonry JAC Green Bay Brown County
Tri-County Area Trowel Trades JAC Kenosha Kenosha County
Madison Area Bricklaying JAC Madison Dane County
Madison Area Cement Masonry JAC Madison Dane County
Milwaukee Area Cement Masonry JAC Milwaukee Milwaukee County
Milwaukee Area Bricklaying JAC New Berlin Waukesha County
Milwaukee Area Tile Setters JAC New Berlin Waukesha County
WI River Valley Area Masonry JAC Wausau Marathon County
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Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship in Wisconsin

Apprenticeship seekers in Wisconsin can contact any of 11 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 Wisconsin?
The median annual wage for Bricklayer & Blockmasons in Wisconsin is $78,700 as of May 2024. Wages range from $47,390 at the 10th percentile to $99,700 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.
Should I do a Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship or go to trade school?
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 Wisconsin?
Contact one of the 11 Bricklayer & Blockmason-adjacent registered sponsors in Wisconsin (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 $39,350/yr in Wisconsin). 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.