Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Iowa
Ranked #18 of 50 · IA
0.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $55,970 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $52,220
Employment 1,090
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $39,200P25 $46,330 Median $52,220P75 $60,880P90 $83,210
About 80% of separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenderss in Iowa earn between $39,200 and $83,210. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders salary in Iowa is $55,970, about 0.1% below the U.S. average ($56,030). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $56,850 | $56,540 | 30 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $55,910 | $63,170 | 330 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $55,620 | $53,890 | 90 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $54,830 | $51,330 | 40 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $51,960 | $52,290 | 130 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $51,550 | $52,520 | 170 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $50,470 | $51,250 | 130 |