Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Iowa
Ranked #9 of 45 · IA
7.7% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $50,910 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $49,340
Employment 500
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $40,290P25 $47,960 Median $49,340P75 $56,520P90 $62,100
About 80% of extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenderss in Iowa earn between $40,290 and $62,100. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders salary in Iowa is $50,910, about 7.7% above the U.S. average ($47,260). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $52,560 | $53,220 | 90 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $51,670 | $49,080 | 40 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $49,550 | $52,050 | 30 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $49,340 | $50,710 | 170 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $48,940 | $44,780 | 50 |