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How much does a plumber make in Iowa City?

$61,350a year

Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Iowa City, IA metro area. That is $29.50 an hour or $5,113 a month.

Hourly
$29.50
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
197 of 388
Jobs in the area
190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,180Median: $61,350Highest 10%: $97,930
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,180$21.72
25th$48,450$23.29
Median$61,350$29.50
75th$75,770$36.43
90th$97,930$47.08

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for plumbers.

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
Sioux City, IA$60,890
Plumber salary in Iowa Plumber salary in all states

Related jobs in Iowa City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Structural Iron and Steel Worker$78,800
Construction and Building Inspector$78,030
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$75,380
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$60,530
Highway Maintenance Worker$60,110
Electrician$59,510
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$58,130
Carpenter$49,680
Construction Laborer$47,940
Painter$44,960
Salaries for every job in Iowa City, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a plumber make an hour in Iowa City?

The median hourly pay in the Iowa City, IA metro area is $29.50 ($61,350 a year).

Do plumbers make more in Iowa City than the national average?

No: $61,350 against $63,800 nationally, 4% less.

How does Iowa City compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $63,890, so Iowa City pays 4% less.

Where does Iowa City rank for plumber pay?

197 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does a plumber make starting out in Iowa City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,930 or more.

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.