Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Iowa
Ranked #7 of 50 · IA
8.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $48,340 ≈ $23/hr
Median annual salary $45,660
Employment 6,990
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,040P25 $40,810 Median $45,660P75 $51,560P90 $63,230
About 80% of packaging and filling machine operators and tenderss in Iowa earn between $37,040 and $63,230. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean packaging and filling machine operators and tenders salary in Iowa is $48,340, about 8.4% above the U.S. average ($44,590). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $67,700 | $62,650 | 1,080 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $51,100 | $49,050 | 850 |
| Ames, IA | $48,250 | $45,920 | 280 |
| Dubuque, IA | $47,640 | $47,910 | 160 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $46,420 | $44,260 | 410 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $45,590 | $44,930 | 820 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $45,300 | $47,170 | 1,200 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $44,040 | $43,670 | 560 |
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