How much does a Plumber make in Iowa?

The average Plumber salary in Iowa is around $72,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Iowa state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $57,358 annually ($4,780/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Plumber in Iowa?

On a $72,000 salary in Iowa, your take-home pay is approximately $57,358/year or $4,780/month. Federal tax: $7,010. State tax: $2,124. FICA: $0.00.

Is $72,000 a good Plumber salary?

$72,000 is a competitive salary for a Plumber — above the national median. In Iowa, demand for this role is active.

How do Iowa taxes affect Plumber salaries?

Iowa levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $72,000 is $2,124. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 20.3%.

What are the career growth prospects for Plumbers?

2% growth through 2032 (slower than average). Related roles include: Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Pipefitter, Plumbing Contractor, Apprentice Plumber.

How can a Plumber in Iowa reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Plumber Salary in Iowa (2026)

The average Plumber in Iowa earns around $72,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $57,358/year ($4,780/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$57,358
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,780
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,206
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$28/hr
Federal Tax	$7,010
State Tax	$2,124
FICA Taxes	$5,508
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	20.34%

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Plumber Salary Ranges in Iowa

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$52,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$72,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$115,000

/year

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Not all Plumbers earn the same — not even close

Iowa's plumbing market is anchored by United Association Plumbers + Pipefitters Local 33 Des Moines (UA-affiliated + the substantial Local 33 commercial + industrial plumbing + the substantial Local 33 Des Moines metro), Local 125 Cedar Rapids (UA-affiliated + Eastern IA), Local 21 Davenport (Quad Cities), Local 89 Sioux City + Local 33 Burlington, the substantial IA agricultural facility plumbing (the substantial IA ethanol + corn processing + soybean + hog confinement + dairy + meatpacking facility plumbing serving IA #1 US ethanol + corn + pork), Principal Financial + Wells Fargo Des Moines facility maintenance, UnityPoint + MercyOne + UIHC facility plumbing, the post-2008 Cedar Rapids flood recovery + post-2020 derecho cleanup commercial + residential plumbing, IA RTW since 1947 + the substantial IA non-union residential, plus John Deere Waterloo + Davenport + Dubuque + Ankeny industrial facility plumbing.

Senior Journeyman Plumber (UA Local 33 DSM)

$72,000–$105,000+ OT

UA Local 33 Des Moines journeyman · commercial + industrial + OBBBA OT applies

Senior Master Plumber / Foreman

$85,000–$125,000+ OT

Master plumber + foreman at IA commercial firms · UA Local 33 leadership + OT

Senior Plumber (John Deere / Industrial)

$78,000–$118,000+ OT

John Deere Waterloo + Davenport + Dubuque + Ankeny industrial facility plumbing

Senior Plumber (UnityPoint / MercyOne / UIHC)

$72,000–$105,000+ OT

UnityPoint + MercyOne + UIHC facilities · the substantial IA healthcare facility plumbing

Senior Plumber (Agricultural / Ethanol)

$78,000–$118,000+ OT

Agricultural + ethanol facility plumbing · IA hog confinement + corn processing + dairy

Senior Plumber (Residential Owner / Independent)

$72,000–$148,000+ profit

Independent residential plumber · the substantial IA suburban + rural service

Senior Pipefitter (Industrial)

$78,000–$118,000+ OT

UA Local 33 pipefitter · process piping + ethanol + the substantial IA manufacturing

Senior Service Plumber

$65,000–$98,000+ OT

Service + emergency residential plumber · the substantial IA homeowner service

Mid-Career Plumber (3-7 yrs)

$52,000–$75,000+ OT

Journeyman 3-7 yrs at IA firms · transitioning to senior band

Apprentice Plumber (Year 1-4)

$35,000–$52,000+ OT

Local 33 apprentice + IA non-union apprentice · UA training fund · entry band

Worth knowing: Iowa agricultural facility plumbing + the substantial IA #1 US ethanol + corn + pork facility plumbing is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state ag-facility plumbing anchor and a feature most national plumbing surveys understate for IA. IA agricultural facility plumbing (the substantial IA #1 US ethanol producer + the substantial Iowa Renewable Fuels Association + the substantial Iowa Corn + Soybean Association + the substantial IA ethanol facility plumbing serving 41+ Iowa ethanol plants + the substantial IA corn + soybean processing facility plumbing + the substantial IA #1 US pork producer ~23M hogs annually + the substantial IA hog confinement facility plumbing + the substantial IA Smithfield + Tyson + JBS + Cargill IA meatpacking facility plumbing + the substantial IA dairy facility plumbing + the substantial IA #4 US beef producer facility plumbing) supports substantial IA ag-facility plumbing. UA Plumbers + Pipefitters Local 33 Des Moines + Local 125 Cedar Rapids + Local 21 Davenport + Local 89 Sioux City + Local 33 Burlington (the substantial UA-affiliated commercial + industrial plumbing across IA + the substantial Local 33 apprenticeship + the substantial Local 33 healthcare + institutional plumbing) supports substantial IA commercial + industrial plumbing. John Deere Waterloo + Davenport + Dubuque + Ankeny industrial facility plumbing + UnityPoint + MercyOne + UIHC facilities + the substantial post-2008 Cedar Rapids flood + post-2020 derecho recovery plumbing rounds out IA. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028. IA flat 3.8% + IA RTW since 1947 + IA inheritance tax repealed Jan 1 2025 anchor the IA plumbing proposition.