Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Iowa
Ranked #15 of 36 · IA
2.6% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $53,880 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $50,370
Employment 180
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,070P25 $48,860 Median $50,370P75 $58,390P90 $67,990
About 80% of lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in Iowa earn between $47,070 and $67,990. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary in Iowa is $53,880, about 2.6% above the U.S. average ($52,490). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $42,460 | $46,300 | 30 |