Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Iowa

Median Salary

$48,240

per year

Hourly Rate

$23.19

per hour

Employment

2,030

in Iowa

vs. National Avg

+4.1%

National: $46,330

📊 Compared to the national median of $46,330, Iowa pays 4.1% MORE for Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions.

Purchasing Power

$54,081

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

89.2

11% below national avg

Rent/Income

24%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Iowa

10th

$36,550

25th

$40,120

Median

$48,240

75th

$52,730

90th

$57,490

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).