The median annual wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $62,430 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $67,610.
Pay spans roughly $46,520 at the 10th percentile to $94,610 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.02 per hour. An estimated 2,260 people work as plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $62,430 |
| Mean (annual) | $67,610 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.02 |
| 10th percentile | $46,520 |
| 90th percentile | $94,610 |
| Employment | 2,260 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.