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Welder Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$55,090/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$26.49/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
9,270
public U.S. Median
$53,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$62,772 #8 of 51

Welder pay in Iowa, explained

Welders in Iowa earn a median of $55,090 per year ($26.49 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $53,750. Entry-level workers earn around $45,590, while the most experienced welders reach about $65,250. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $55,090 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $55,090 is worth about $62,772 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #8 for real pay (vs #28 on the sticker number).

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Welder pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,590
$21.92/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$55,090
$26.49/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$65,250
$31.37/hr

Welder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $55,090 $62,772 —
Minnesota $60,280 $61,123 −$5,190
Wisconsin $58,410 $62,076 −$3,320
Nebraska $52,220 $57,956 +$2,870
Missouri $51,950 $57,203 +$3,140
Illinois $51,320 $51,342 +$3,770
South Dakota $49,440 $55,810 +$5,650

Welder in Iowa: FAQ

How much do welders make in Iowa?

Welders in Iowa earn a median of $55,090 per year ($26.49 per hour), compared with $53,750 nationally.

Does Iowa pay welders well?

At $55,090, Iowa pays 2% above the national median for welders. An estimated 9,270 work in the state.

Welder salary in other states

Alaska · $80,840 Hawaii · $79,000 Connecticut · $64,880 Wyoming · $63,820 Washington · $63,020 Massachusetts · $62,570 New Hampshire · $62,360 Louisiana · $62,250 Maine · $62,220 North Dakota · $62,000 Nevada · $61,520 Vermont · $60,890

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