Iowa
Pipefitter & Steamfitter programs in Iowa
8 listed pipefitter programs in Iowa, plus BLS pay data for the state and 9 metro areas.
- $70,030Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $45,510Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $63,890Median pay (state)
- $97,500Top 10% earn over
5,730 jobs in Iowa · 8 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Pipefitter & Steamfitter pay in Iowa
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $45,510 | $51,890 | $63,890 | $85,320 | $97,500 | $70,030 | 5,730 |
| United States | $44,150 | $50,190 | $63,800 | $85,110 | $108,420 | $72,170 | 465,840 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $47,830 | $51,890 | $83,210 | $85,320 | $94,590 | $73,740 | 780 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $46,560 | $59,380 | $76,310 | $96,280 | $100,930 | $74,510 | 680 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $47,720 | $59,690 | $75,040 | $93,850 | $99,570 | $73,230 | 2,150 |
| Ames, IA | $41,670 | $50,490 | $63,820 | $77,070 | $97,500 | $66,390 | 160 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $46,710 | $49,140 | $63,400 | $92,810 | $98,540 | $71,120 | 2,430 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $45,960 | $48,770 | $62,200 | $76,880 | $92,590 | $64,930 | 220 |
| Dubuque, IA | $39,520 | $49,300 | $61,380 | $82,050 | $101,900 | $67,690 | 120 |
| Iowa City, IA | $45,180 | $48,450 | $61,350 | $75,770 | $97,930 | $66,110 | 190 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $45,580 | $48,960 | $60,890 | $75,190 | $97,410 | $66,450 | 240 |
Programs
Listed programs in Iowa
Every pipefitter program we matched in Iowa. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Western Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Council Bluffs, IA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 20 | $7,050–$7,200 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Kirkwood Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Cedar Rapids, IA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 15 | $6,288–$8,388 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Calmar, IA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $7,020–$8,100 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Calmar, IA | Associate degree | 0 | $7,020–$8,100 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Sioux City, IA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $5,306–$5,450 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Sioux City, IA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 8 | $5,306–$5,450 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Iowa Pipe Trades and HVAC Training Institute | Des Moines, IA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers & Pipe Fitters JATC Local Union 125 | Cedar Rapids, IA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2152.00 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.