Machinists Salary in Iowa
Ranked #38 of 51 · IA
4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $56,960 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $57,540
Employment 2,880
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $44,500P25 $49,190 Median $57,540P75 $61,530P90 $71,160
About 80% of machinistss in Iowa earn between $44,500 and $71,160. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean machinists salary in Iowa is $56,960, about 4% below the U.S. average ($59,320). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $61,710 | $62,140 | 600 |
| Ames, IA | $60,200 | $62,700 | 60 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $59,290 | $56,640 | 210 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $59,110 | $56,510 | 1,050 |
| Dubuque, IA | $58,890 | $57,270 | 180 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $58,100 | $57,000 | 180 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $56,350 | $53,180 | 80 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $56,000 | $57,040 | 180 |