Plumber / Pipefitter Apprenticeships in Iowa
Iowa has 271 registered apprenticeship sponsors training plumber / pipefitters — 2 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
271
Union / joint programs
2
Median plumber / pipefitter wage
$61,230
Iowa, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+8.8%
730 openings/yr
Largest Registered Sponsors
Union and joint labor-management programs are listed first — they typically pay the best apprentice rates and charge no tuition.
| Sponsor | City | Program type |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa Pipe Trades and HVAC Training Institute Union / joint | DES MOINES | Multiple Employer |
| Plumbers & Pipe Fitters JATC Local Union 125 Union / joint | Cedar Rapids | Multiple Employer |
| 4-M PLUMBING AND HEATING (THE CEU AUTHORITY) | Washington | Single Employer |
| 515 Mechanical LLC (CEU) | Colfax | Single Employer |
| 72 DEGREES HEATING & COOLING (ABC) | ANKENY | Single Employer |
| A2Z Heating and Plumbing (PHCC) | Iowa City | Single Employer |
| Absolute Concrete Construction, Inc. (ABC) | Granger | Single Employer |
| ACI MECHANICAL, INC. (ABC) | AMES | Single Employer |
| Ackerman Plumbing (PHCC) | Williamsburg | Single Employer |
| Action Plus Plumbing Heating & Cooling (PHCC) | Bondurant | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Plumber / Pipefitters Earn in Iowa
Wages
- Median annual wage: $61,230
- Average annual wage: $64,860
- Plumber / Pipefitters employed statewide: 6,350
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024. Apprentices typically start at 40–50% of the journeyman rate and get scheduled raises.
10-year outlook
- Projected growth 2022–2032: +8.8%
- Average openings per year: 730
- Employment: 7,460 → 8,120
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.