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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$74,510
- Cedar Rapids$73,740
- Des Moines$73,230
- Dubuque$67,690
- Sioux City$66,450
- Ames$66,390
- Iowa City$66,110
- Waterloo$64,930
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $74,510 | $76,310 | $59,380 | $59,028 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $73,740 | $83,210 | $51,890 | $58,516 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $73,230 | $75,040 | $59,690 | $58,176 | 92 |
| Dubuque | $67,690 | $61,380 | $49,300 | $54,490 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $66,450 | $60,890 | $48,960 | $53,659 | 86 |
| Ames | $66,390 | $63,820 | $50,490 | $53,613 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $66,110 | $61,350 | $48,450 | $53,399 | 92 |
| Waterloo | $64,930 | $62,200 | $48,770 | $52,496 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2152.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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