Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Iowa earn a median salary of $60,962 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.2% vs the national median of $62,970. An estimated 6,480 plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $49,390 to $78,680 depending on location.
$60,962
Avg median salary in Iowa
$78,680
Highest paying metro
$49,390
Lowest paying metro
6,480
Employed in Iowa
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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $78,680 | $49,830 | $82,850 | 870 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $64,980 | $50,130 | $91,670 | 860 |
| Des Moines, IA | $62,430 | $48,740 | $81,060 | 2,260 |
| Ames, IA | $62,190 | $50,070 | $77,510 | 160 |
| Waterloo, IA | $60,420 | $46,600 | $74,950 | 240 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $60,150 | $46,660 | $77,240 | 340 |
| Iowa City, IA | $60,120 | $47,350 | $76,700 | 200 |
| Dubuque, IA | $59,950 | $47,600 | $75,480 | 140 |
| Southeast Iowa | $58,890 | $47,990 | $73,420 | 550 |
| Northwest Iowa | $57,730 | $47,760 | $74,360 | 410 |
| Northeast Iowa | $56,610 | $45,450 | $70,720 | 260 |
| Southwest Iowa | $49,390 | $42,740 | $63,430 | 190 |