Bricklayer apprentice vs apprentice

The differences between bricklayer apprentices and apprentices can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a bricklayer apprentice, becoming an apprentice takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a bricklayer apprentice has an average salary of $46,561, which is higher than the $37,107 average annual salary of an apprentice.

The top three skills for a bricklayer apprentice include safety regulations, scaffolding and bricklaying. The most important skills for an apprentice are PET, customer service, and basic math.

Bricklayer apprentice vs apprentice overview

	Bricklayer Apprentice	Apprentice
Yearly salary	$46,561	$37,107
Hourly rate	$22.39	$17.84
Growth rate	-2%	7%
Number of jobs	5,824	13,014
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Average age	44	42
Years of experience	4	12

Bricklayer apprentice vs apprentice salary

Bricklayer apprentices and apprentices have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Bricklayer Apprentice	Apprentice
Average salary	$46,561	$37,107
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $65,000	Between $26,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	-	Worcester, MA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Mid-South Management
Best paying industry	-	Transportation

Differences between bricklayer apprentice and apprentice education

There are a few differences between a bricklayer apprentice and an apprentice in terms of educational background:

	Bricklayer Apprentice	Apprentice
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bricklayer apprentice vs apprentice demographics

Here are the differences between bricklayer apprentices' and apprentices' demographics:

	Bricklayer Apprentice	Apprentice
Average age	44	42
Gender ratio	Male, 92.6% Female, 7.4%	Male, 78.4% Female, 21.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.2% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.4% Asian, 2.0% White, 65.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 7.9% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.3% Asian, 2.2% White, 64.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	1%	3%

Differences between bricklayer apprentice and apprentice duties and responsibilities

Bricklayer apprentice example 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

Apprentice example responsibilities.

Perform services include but not limit to plumbing, roofing, siding, painting, tiling, and electrical work.
Replace asphalt shingles, and other cold application roofs, and built-up roofs and apply caulking materials and membrane waterproofing.
Experience with EPDM & TPO single-ply membrane, fully adhere and mechanically fasten.
Assist journeyman with bending pipe (EMT, PVC & rigid), pulling and installing wire, and terminating panels
Locate and repair leaks in asphalt, asbestos, and slate shingles, tile and built-up roofs and single-ply membranes.
Install and repair electrical equipment such as circuit breakers, conduit systems, fixtures, wall sockets, plugs and switches.

Bricklayer apprentice vs apprentice skills

Common bricklayer apprentice skills

Safety Regulations, 24%
Scaffolding, 22%
Bricklaying, 14%
Reference Points, 8%
Caulking, 6%
Trowels, 5%

Common apprentice skills

PET, 43%
Customer Service, 28%
Basic Math, 6%
Apprenticeship, 4%
Safety Procedures, 3%
CPR, 1%