Brickmasons and Blockmasons Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $73,910 +21.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.53
10th percentile $52,000
90th percentile $87,740
Employed locally 120
National median $60,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,000
    25th
    $56,520
    50th (median)
    $73,910
    75th
    $75,840
    90th
    $87,740

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Brickmasons and Blockmasons salary vs area income 88% Median Brickmasons and Blockmasons salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Brickmasons and Blockmasons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Pittsfield, MA $103,890
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,120
    Rochester, MN $99,580
    Massachusetts $94,370
    Lima, OH $94,220
    Washington $92,910

    Nearby metros — Brickmasons and Blockmasons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Peoria, IL $86,590
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,570
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $74,120
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $72,850
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $72,770
    Columbia, MO $72,190

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,390
    Electricians $64,650
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,430
    Carpenters $59,940
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $63,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Brickmasons and Blockmasons make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Brickmasons and Blockmasons in Des Moines, IA is $35.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.51 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Brickmasons and Blockmasons salaries?

    The median Brickmasons and Blockmasons salary in Des Moines, IA is 21.6% above the national median of $60,800. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Brickmasons and Blockmasons in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Brickmasons and Blockmasons (10th percentile) earn around $52,000 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,520.