How much does a welder make in Iowa?
$55,090a year
Median yearly pay for welders in Iowa. That is $26.49 an hour or $4,591 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.49
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,590Median: $55,090Highest 10%: $65,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,590 | $21.92 | |
| 25th | $48,250 | $23.20 | |
| Median | $55,090 | $26.49 | |
| 75th | $60,200 | $28.94 | |
| 90th | $65,250 | $31.37 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $59,980 |
| Ames, IA | $58,560 |
| Sioux City, IA | $58,230 |
| Iowa City, IA | $57,780 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $56,750 |
| Dubuque, IA | $56,100 |
| Omaha, NE | $53,110 |
| Waterloo, IA | $51,080 |
| Davenport, IA | $48,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for welders.
| 25. Delaware | $57,270 |
| 26. Montana | $55,610 |
| 27. Arizona | $55,600 |
| 28. Iowa | $55,090 |
| 29. Texas | $53,340 |
| 30. Pennsylvania | $52,900 |
| 31. Nebraska | $52,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $26.49 ($55,090 a year).
Do welders make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $55,090 against $53,750 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Iowa rank for welder pay?
Iowa ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays welders the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $59,980 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.