How much does a plumber make in Iowa?
$63,890a year
Median yearly pay for plumbers in Iowa. That is $30.72 an hour or $5,324 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.72
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,510Median: $63,890Highest 10%: $97,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,510 | $21.88 | |
| 25th | $51,890 | $24.95 | |
| Median | $63,890 | $30.72 | |
| 75th | $85,320 | $41.02 | |
| 90th | $97,500 | $46.88 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $83,210 |
| Davenport, IA | $76,310 |
| Des Moines, IA | $75,040 |
| Ames, IA | $63,820 |
| Omaha, NE | $63,400 |
| Waterloo, IA | $62,200 |
| Dubuque, IA | $61,380 |
| Iowa City, IA | $61,350 |
| Sioux City, IA | $60,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plumbers.
| 23. Delaware | $64,720 |
| 24. Kentucky | $64,160 |
| 25. Maine | $64,000 |
| 26. Iowa | $63,890 |
| 27. Louisiana | $63,680 |
| 28. North Dakota | $63,560 |
| 29. Ohio | $63,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $30.72 ($63,890 a year).
Do plumbers make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $63,890 against $63,800 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Iowa rank for plumber pay?
Iowa ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays plumbers the most?
Cedar Rapids, IA, with a median of $83,210 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.