Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Iowa

Median Salary

$49,340

per year

Hourly Rate

$23.72

per hour

Employment

500

in Iowa

vs. National Avg

+7.8%

National: $45,760

📊 Compared to the national median of $45,760, Iowa pays 7.8% MORE for Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions.

Purchasing Power

$55,314

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

89.2

11% below national avg

Rent/Income

23%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Iowa

10th

$40,290

25th

$47,960

Median

$49,340

75th

$56,520

90th

$62,100

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