Brickmason careers
Brickmasons and blockmasons build and repair walls and structures using brick, concrete block, and related materials.
What does a brickmason do?
Brickmasons and blockmasons build and repair masonry walls and other structures by laying materials to a plan.
Much work is on construction or repair sites outdoors, where layout, material handling, and weather affect the work.
Brickmason career snapshot
- U.S. median annual pay
- $58,270 (May 2025)
- Projected U.S. employment change
- +1% (2025–35)
- Typical training path
- Apprenticeship or on-the-job
These national figures are context, not a guarantee of local pay or job availability. The linked BLS profile groups brickmasons, blockmasons, and stonemasons; check its detail before comparing specialties. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
How to get started
Look for hands-on practice in measuring, laying units, preparing mortar, and evaluating finished work.
Compare any program or apprenticeship with the BLS occupational profile and with current local employer requirements. Training routes can differ by location and employer.
Questions to ask before choosing training
- How much time is spent building and checking actual masonry work?
- Does instruction include both new work and repair?
Find a real next step
Search nearby schools and apprenticeship sponsors, or browse current Brickmason jobs. The map identifies institutions and registered sponsors; it does not confirm that a school teaches brickmason or that a sponsor has an open position. Review each listing directly.