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51Construction Jobs in Iowa
51 construction openings across Iowa. Every listing links straight to the employer's own application page — applying is always free.
Construction hiring in Iowa: the current picture
There are 51 construction openings in Iowa. Employers added at least 5 new construction postings in Iowa in the past week.
Hiring is concentrated: DeAngeloContractingServices alone accounts for roughly 31% of open roles, with Johnson Controls and Jrandco next in line. Cedar Rapids has the deepest pool (15 openings), followed by Des Moines (10) and Dubuque (3). Of postings that specify a schedule, 97% are full-time. Fully remote construction roles are essentially absent from this market — this is primarily in-person work.
Posted pay in Iowa runs below the national mix for construction work: 5% of salaried postings here advertise $100K or more, versus 31% nationwide. The median posted salary is about $45,000 here, compared with roughly $77,000 across all states.
For context beyond current listings: the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the average annual wage for construction and extraction occupations in Iowa at $62,000 (median $59,000) as of May 2025. Posted salaries on new openings here currently run below that benchmark — entry-level and high-turnover roles tend to dominate fresh postings. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What do construction jobs pay in Iowa?
40 of the 51construction postings in Iowa list pay (78%). Among those, the median posted salary is about $45,000 a year, and 5% advertise $100K or more.
Based on the 40 postings that list pay. Postings without listed pay are excluded.
Top employers hiring now
- DeAngeloContractingServices16
- Johnson Controls5
- Jrandco4
- Zieglercat3
- UNAVAILABLE3
- EnviriCorporation3
- Tradesmen International3
- CornerstoneBuildingBrandsCareers3
Where the jobs are
- Cedar Rapids15
- Des Moines10
- Dubuque3
- Denison3
- Altoona3
- Muscatine3
- Davenport3
- Mount Pleasant3
- Waukee2
- Riceville2
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Frequently asked questions
How many construction jobs are open in Iowa?
There are 51 construction job postings in Iowa. At least 5 of them were posted within the past week.
What do construction jobs pay in Iowa?
Among the 40 postings that list pay, the median advertised salary is about $45,000 a year, and 5% offer $100K or more. Use the salary tool above to see where a specific number ranks.
Who is hiring for construction jobs in Iowa?
The employers with the most open construction roles in Iowa are DeAngeloContractingServices (16 openings), Johnson Controls (5), and Jrandco (4). Every listing links directly to the employer's own application page — applying is always free.
Are there remote construction jobs in Iowa?
Not at the moment — none of the current construction postings in Iowa are marked remote-eligible. Construction work in this market is overwhelmingly on-site.