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What is a bricklayer apprentice and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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The average bricklayer apprentice salary is $46,561. The most common degree is a high school diploma degree with an business major. It usually takes 2-4 years of experience to become a bricklayer apprentice. Bricklayer apprentices with a OSHA Safety Certificate certification earn more money. Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -2% and produce -5,900 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreBricklayer ApprenticeUS Average
Salary
3.6

Avg. Salary $46,561

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
5.2

Growth rate -2%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.90%

Asian 1.96%

Black or African American 10.21%

Hispanic or Latino 16.39%

Unknown 4.66%

White 65.88%

Gender

female 7.37%

male 92.63%

Age - 44
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44
Stress level
5.2

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.7

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.1

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Bricklayer apprentice career paths

Key steps to become a bricklayer apprentice

  1. Explore bricklayer apprentice education requirements

    Most common bricklayer apprentice degrees

    High School Diploma

    47.2 %

    Associate

    25.0 %

    Bachelor's

    16.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific bricklayer apprentice skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Safety Regulations24.01%
    Scaffolding22.40%
    Bricklaying13.50%
    Reference Points7.82%
    Caulking6.02%
  3. Complete relevant bricklayer apprentice training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 2-4 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New bricklayer apprentices learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a bricklayer apprentice based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real bricklayer apprentice resumes.
  4. Research bricklayer apprentice duties and responsibilities

    • Manage and run small crew to complete jobs.
    • Assist journeymen bricklayers with pointing, caulking, and cleaning.
    • Integrate technology into curriculum, supplementing class lectures and developing student's researching skills and internet and PowerPoint proficiency.
    • Remove and install custom size vinyl replacement windows for residential homes and commercial
  5. Prepare your bricklayer apprentice resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your bricklayer apprentice resume.

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  6. Apply for bricklayer apprentice jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a bricklayer apprentice job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average bricklayer apprentice salary

The average bricklayer apprentice salary in the United States is $46,561 per year or $22 per hour. Bricklayer apprentice salaries range between $33,000 and $65,000 per year.

Average bricklayer apprentice salary
$46,561 Yearly
$22.39 hourly

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How do bricklayer apprentices rate their job?

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Out of 1 Bricklayer Apprentice reviews, 100% were positive.

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Career growth
5.0
Overall rating
5.0
Work/life balance
4.0
Pay / salary
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Bricklayer apprentice reviews

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2023
Pros

I like going to school and learning the trade. No one can take your knowledge from you so it is a priceless opportunity and I love being a part of it

Cons

They give you the opportunity to go to school to learn and trade and that makes you independent and self-sufficient


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A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2020
Pros

I feel like I create art when the project is finished.

Cons

Harder and harder to find great pay in my hometown.


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Updated January 8, 2025

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