Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Iowa
Ranked #12 of 43 · IA
3.3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $54,610 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $46,110
Employment 1,010
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,420P25 $38,930 Median $46,110P75 $67,340P90 $83,480
About 80% of paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenderss in Iowa earn between $37,420 and $83,480. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders salary in Iowa is $54,610, about 3.3% above the U.S. average ($52,840). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $83,470 | $70,830 | 260 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $40,420 | $45,640 | 280 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $38,590 | $51,650 | 110 |
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