Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Iowa
Ranked #16 of 44 · IA
4.6% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $52,530 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $51,740
Employment 1,310
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $42,950P25 $48,970 Median $51,740P75 $58,080P90 $62,330
About 80% of welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenderss in Iowa earn between $42,950 and $62,330. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders salary in Iowa is $52,530, about 4.6% above the U.S. average ($50,220). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $54,470 | $54,180 | 50 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $53,370 | $54,420 | 110 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $52,980 | $51,690 | 260 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $51,320 | $53,600 | 60 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $51,000 | $50,260 | 90 |
| Dubuque, IA | $49,930 | $52,280 | 30 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $49,920 | $51,780 | 60 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $49,630 | $53,080 | 330 |
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