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Plumber Jobs in Des Moines, IA

Install, maintain, and repair pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution and waste disposal in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

Open Plumber Positions in Des Moines

10 open plumber positions in the Des Moines area.

Median Plumber Wage in Des Moines, IA

The median annual wage for plumbers in the Des Moines metro area is $62,430, or about $30.02 per hour, up 4.3% from $59,870 in May 2019. That's 2.0% above the Iowa state median of $61,230. Wages range from $46,520 at the 10th percentile to $94,610 at the 90th percentile.

The metro area employs approximately 2,260 plumbers, up 182.5% from 800 in May 2019.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.

Other Plumber Markets in Iowa

Metro Annual median Employment
Davenport $64,980 860

Iowa Plumber Apprenticeships

Earn while you learn. Registered apprenticeships in Iowa pair on-the-job training with classroom instruction, and most are paid from day one.

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