verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Plumber Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$63,890/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.72/hr
▬ 0% about even with U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
5,730
public U.S. Median
$63,800
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$72,799 #15 of 51

Plumber pay in Iowa, explained

Plumbers in Iowa earn a median of $63,890 per year ($30.72 per hour), in line with the national median of $63,800. Entry-level workers earn around $45,510, while the most experienced plumbers reach about $97,500. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $63,890 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $63,890 is worth about $72,799 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #15 for real pay (vs #26 on the sticker number).

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Plumber pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,510
$21.88/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$63,890
$30.72/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$97,500
$46.88/hr

Plumber pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $63,890 $72,799
Illinois $99,950 $99,992 −$36,060
Minnesota $94,410 $95,730 −$30,520
Wisconsin $81,210 $86,306 −$17,320
Missouri $66,790 $73,543 −$2,900
Nebraska $60,970 $67,667 +$2,920
South Dakota $51,620 $58,271 +$12,270

Plumber in Iowa: FAQ

How much do plumbers make in Iowa?

Plumbers in Iowa earn a median of $63,890 per year ($30.72 per hour), compared with $63,800 nationally.

Does Iowa pay plumbers well?

At $63,890, Iowa pays about the same as the national median for plumbers. An estimated 5,730 work in the state.

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