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Pipelayers Salary in Iowa
Pipelayers in Iowa earn a median $53,990 a year, 10% above the U.S. median.
- Median in IA
- $53,990 a year
- U.S. median
- $49,000 a year
- Employment
- 280
- Location quotient
- 0.85
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Iowa
- Median (50%)
- $53,990 · $25.96 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $54,940 · $26.41 an hour (estimate error ±2.4%)
- 10th percentile
- $46,940 · $22.57 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $50,190 · $24.13 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $57,800 · $27.79 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $63,660 · $30.61 an hour
- Employment
- 280 (estimate error ±21.4%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.18
- Location quotient
- 0.85 (1.00 = national share)
Pipelayers pay by metro area in Iowa
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $54,570 | 200 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do pipelayers make in Iowa?
- The median wage for pipelayers in Iowa is $53,990 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 280 jobs in the state.
- Where in Iowa do pipelayers earn the most?
- Omaha, NE-IA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $54,570 a year.