Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $57,170 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.48
10th percentile $40,600
90th percentile $73,830
Employed locally 790
National median $54,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,600
    25th
    $46,660
    50th (median)
    $57,170
    75th
    $64,550
    90th
    $73,830

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary vs area income 68% Median Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $94,950
    Alaska $94,950
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $93,760
    Fairbanks-College, AK $92,410
    Urban Honolulu, HI $90,120
    Hawaii $89,550

    Nearby metros — Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $71,800
    Peoria, IL $70,610
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $67,330
    California $64,280
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $63,140
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,470

    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 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Des Moines, IA is $27.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.90 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salaries?

    The median Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers salary in Des Moines, IA is 4.6% above the national median of $54,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers (10th percentile) earn around $40,600 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,660.