Pipelayers Salary in Iowa
Pipelayers in Iowa earn a median of $53,990 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $53,990
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($49,000)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,940; the top 10% earn over $63,660. Nationally the range is $37,730 to $80,170.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$100,200 median in Iowa
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$63,890 median in Iowa
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$38,690 median in Iowa
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$61,110 median in Iowa
- Millwrights$62,220 median in Iowa
- Helpers--Electricians$41,610 median in Iowa
Pipelayers pay in Iowa
How much do pipelayers make in Iowa?
The median is $53,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,940 and the top 10% earn over $63,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for pipelayers?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 44 (+10% vs. the national median of $49,000). Living costs are not included.