The median annual wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Ames, IA is $62,190 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $63,470.
Pay spans roughly $45,820 at the 10th percentile to $83,080 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.90 per hour. An estimated 160 people work as plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $62,190 |
| Mean (annual) | $63,470 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.90 |
| 10th percentile | $45,820 |
| 90th percentile | $83,080 |
| Employment | 160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.