Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship in Iowa

Wages, programs & career outlook

Bricklayers and blockmasons build walls, walkways, chimneys, and other structures out of brick, concrete block, stone, and tile. The work is outdoors, physical, and precise — mortar joints, level courses, and load-bearing layouts all matter.

IA Median Salary
$63,470/yr
+4% vs. national
National Median
$60,800/yr
IA Employment
410
Bricklayer & Blockmasons employed
IA Sponsors
10
Registered programs
Training Term
3.0 yrs
Time-Based
Job Growth
3.2%
2024–2034 projected
Annual Openings
5,600
Nationally, per yr

Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship in Iowa: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered bricklayer & blockmason apprenticeship in Iowa combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Programs typically run 3.0 years and follow a time-based structure. You earn wages from day one — apprentices are employees, not students.

Iowa pay vs. national

Median bricklayer & blockmason wages in Iowa are $63,470/year, +4% above the national median of $60,800. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Iowa has 10 registered apprenticeship sponsors for bricklayer & blockmason listed in the U.S. Department of Labor's apprenticeship.gov directory. The sponsor list further down includes joint labor-management programs (JATCs), individual employers, and contractor associations.

Job-market outlook

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 3.2% job growth for bricklayer & blockmasons nationally between 2024 and 2034, with approximately 5,600 annual openings each year (replacement plus growth combined). Apprenticeship demand tends to track local construction and infrastructure spending — Iowa-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Iowa Wage Spread

Annual wages for Bricklayer & Blockmasons in Iowa across all experience levels.

10th pct
$44,110
Median
$63,470
90th pct
$79,030
Middle 50% of workers earn $49,790$73,910

Current Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship Openings in Iowa

No bricklayer & blockmason apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Iowa. The sponsors listed below accept applications on a rolling basis — contact them directly. Consider setting up an alert on apprenticeship.gov to be notified when new listings are posted.

Listings aggregated from apprenticeship.gov (US Dept. of Labor). Data refreshed daily.

Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship Sponsors in Iowa

10 bricklayer & blockmason-related registered sponsors identified in the DOL ApprenticeshipUSA directory for Iowa. Directory lists sponsor names only — contact each organization directly to confirm current bricklayer & blockmason apprenticeship openings.

Organization City County
Seedorff Masonry, Inc. Cedar Rapids
B&B Masonry & Restoration Inc. Davenport
Operative Plasterers & Cement Masons OPCMIA LU 21 & 538 Des Moines Polk County
Peacock Masonry Inc Glenwood
G & H Masonry LLC Leclaire
Ciro Diiorio Masonry and Land-Scaping LLC Marshalltown
Iowa State Trowel Trades JATC Local Union 3 Marshalltown Marshall County
Pella Concrete Contractors, Inc. Pella
Toftee Masonry LLC Webster City
Dario Lenarduzzi Terrazzo llc West Des Moines
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Bricklayer & Blockmason Apprenticeship in Iowa

Program availability in Iowa is moderate: 10 Bricklayer & Blockmason-related sponsors in our directory. Candidates in major cities will find multiple options; those in smaller markets may need to commute or relocate within the state.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Bricklayer & Blockmasons make in Iowa?
Bricklayer & Blockmasons in Iowa earn a median salary of $63,470/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is above the national median of $60,800 for the trade.
What is the length of a Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship program?
The standard Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship is 3 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom education. Some programs offer accelerated paths for candidates with prior experience.
What's the difference between a Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship and trade school?
Apprenticeships offer paid training with no tuition, while trade school requires upfront costs but may be shorter. Many Bricklayer & Blockmasons combine both — starting with trade school basics before entering an apprenticeship.
How do I find a Bricklayer & Blockmason apprenticeship in Iowa?
Contact one of the 10 Bricklayer & Blockmason-adjacent registered sponsors in Iowa (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
Do Bricklayer & Blockmason apprentices get paid during training?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $31,735/yr in Iowa). Wages increase at regular intervals — usually every 6 months — as you progress through the program.

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.