The median annual wage for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Iowa is $37,320 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,970.
Pay spans roughly $31,480 at the 10th percentile to $45,910 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.94 per hour. An estimated 220 people work as helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $37,320 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,970 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.94 |
| 10th percentile | $31,480 |
| 90th percentile | $45,910 |
| Employment | 220 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.