Average Plumber Salary in Iowa

Trades · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Plumber in Iowa earns $59,500 per year, which is below the national average of $61,550. This translates to approximately $28.61 per hour, $2,288 biweekly, or $4,958 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Iowa is 11% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$44,600	$21.44
Average (50th)	$59,500	$28.61
Experienced (75th)	$68,400	$32.90
Top Earners (90th)	$77,400	$37.21

Plumber Salary by City in Iowa

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Des Moines	$64,300	$5,358/mo
Cedar Rapids	$60,700	$5,058/mo
Davenport	$58,300	$4,858/mo
Sioux City	$56,500	$4,708/mo
Iowa City	$55,300	$4,608/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Trades
Typical Education	High school + apprenticeship
Job Growth (2022-2032)	2% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	4.4%-5.7% (4 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.89 (-11% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Iowa

Major employers hiring Plumbers in Iowa include Principal Financial, John Deere, Mercy Health, Hy-Vee, and Collins Aerospace. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for trades professionals.

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