Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in Iowa

Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Iowa earn the most in Des Moines (average $47,150 a year) and the least in Cedar Rapids ($38,350), across the 2 Iowa metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters average at $41,600 and the median at $37,870 for 350 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $43,730.

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters average salary by city in Iowa

Des Moines$47,150
Cedar Rapids$38,350

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Des Moines	$47,150	$47,710	$39,000	$38,885	92
Cedar Rapids	$38,350	$35,320	$32,130	$32,149	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other states

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary by city and state

More about pay in Iowa

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3015.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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