Masons in Bremer County, Iowa
Bremer County, Iowa has 3 masonry contractor businesses with employees, employing 20 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.2 across Iowa.
Bremer County ranks 9 of 21 counties in Iowa for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $61,950 per employee a year.
Across Iowa, masons earn a median of $63,470 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 3
- Their employees
- 20
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.8
Masons in Bremer County: businesses and jobs
| Bremer County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 178 | 18,258 |
| Their employees | 20 | 1,214 | 139,844 |
| Annual payroll | $1,239,000 | $80,349,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.8 | 1.2 | 1.3 |
The homes behind the work in Bremer County
| Bremer County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 28.2% (±2.2 points) | 23.5% | 11.7% |
| Homes in two-unit buildings | 2.6% (±0.9 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Homes in three- or four-unit buildings | 2.9% (±1.1 points) | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Detached houses | 80.9% (±2.1 points) | 72.2% | 61.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 28.2% (±2.2 points) in Bremer County, higher than across Iowa (23.5%).
Detached houses: 80.9% (±2.1 points) in Bremer County, higher than across Iowa (72.2%).
Places in Bremer County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly | 10,494 | 54.5% | 31.0% |
| Denver | 2,379 | 66.1% | 17.6% |
| Sumner | 2,106 | 87.8% | 22.1% |
| Tripoli | 1,156 | 74.8% | 13.1% |
| Janesville | 917 | 59.0% | 8.6% |
| Readlyn | 736 | 82.3% | 18.9% |
| Plainfield | 314 | 93.2% | 12.9% |
| Frederika | 236 | 92.5% | 15.1% |
Counties in Iowa with a similar number of masonry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Bremer County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 3 | 3.1 | +0.3 |
| Johnson County | 17 | 2.5 | −0.3 |
| Boone County | 4 | 3.3 | +0.5 |
| Poweshiek County | 3 | 3.3 | +0.5 |
| Dickinson County | 3 | 2.1 | −0.7 |
| Delaware County | 3 | 3.7 | +0.8 |
Licenses for masons in Iowa
Federal rules and model codes for masons
- OSHA respirable crystalline silica in construction (29 CFR 1926.1153)
- OSHA scaffolds (29 CFR part 1926, subpart L)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- International Residential Code and International Building Code (ICC)
Jobs and pay are published by state, not by county; the county figures are businesses and their employees.
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
What you can do on Seayora in Bremer County
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Bremer County, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Bremer County beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Bremer County, save the ones you like and apply online.
Questions about Bremer County
How many masonry contractor businesses are in Bremer County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 masonry contractor businesses with employees in Bremer County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do masons make in Bremer County?
Pay is published by state: across Iowa, masons earn a median of $63,470 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do masons need a license in Bremer County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Iowa, and a city or county in Bremer County may add its own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists the state’s, and the local building department says which permits a job needs.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- License Finder: masons in Iowa (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA respirable crystalline silica in construction (29 CFR 1926.1153)
- OSHA scaffolds (29 CFR part 1926, subpart L)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bremer County, Iowa
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
Figures last updated on .