Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in Iowa
Ranked #20 of 51 · IA
2.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $38,330 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $37,470
Employment 4,090
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $29,870P25 $33,260 Median $37,470P75 $43,010P90 $48,000
About 80% of packers and packagers, hands in Iowa earn between $29,870 and $48,000. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean packers and packagers, hand salary in Iowa is $38,330, about 2.1% above the U.S. average ($37,540). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $38,570 | $40,600 | 480 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $38,430 | $40,500 | 890 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $38,200 | $38,650 | 180 |
| Dubuque, IA | $38,120 | $39,470 | 160 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $38,070 | $38,890 | 220 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $37,540 | $38,970 | 680 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $37,390 | $38,050 | 460 |
| Iowa City, IA | $37,340 | $38,890 | 170 |