Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Iowa
Ranked #32 of 50 · IA
2.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $36,570 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $35,870
Employment 590
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $28,890P25 $31,740 Median $35,870P75 $39,660P90 $47,270
About 80% of sewing machine operatorss in Iowa earn between $28,890 and $47,270. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean sewing machine operators salary in Iowa is $36,570, about 2.7% below the U.S. average ($37,600). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque, IA | $39,120 | $39,820 | 50 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $37,270 | $37,460 | 80 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $36,300 | $35,360 | 30 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $36,220 | $37,840 | 70 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $35,950 | $35,040 | 110 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $35,740 | $35,820 | 40 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $35,350 | $36,180 | 40 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $34,570 | $37,300 | 90 |