The median pay for a pipelayers in Iowa is $51,800/year ($24.9/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $46K at the entry level to $64K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Iowa. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Pipelayers salary percentiles in Iowa: 10th percentile $46,270, 25th percentile $48,750, median $51,800, 75th percentile $61,570, 90th percentile $63,850. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level pipelayers (10th percentile) start around $46K. Mid-career wages sit at $52K. Top earners bring in $64K or more, a $18K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $51,800 a year, that works out to about $25 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $46,270, and experienced pipelayers can clear $63,850. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $52K enough to live in Iowa?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,428/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,064/month, which eats 31% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a pipelayers salary go in Iowa?▼
Iowa has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median pipelayers salary is worth about $58,294 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do pipelayers get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
