The median annual wage for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $39,070 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,210.
Pay spans roughly $33,260 at the 10th percentile to $45,920 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.78 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $39,070 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,210 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.78 |
| 10th percentile | $33,260 |
| 90th percentile | $45,920 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.