The median annual wage for Pipelayers in Iowa is $51,800 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,700.
Pay spans roughly $46,270 at the 10th percentile to $63,850 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.90 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as pipelayers in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $51,800 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,700 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.90 |
| 10th percentile | $46,270 |
| 90th percentile | $63,850 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.