Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Iowa

Median Salary

$47,900

per year

Hourly Rate

$23.03

per hour

Employment

850

in Iowa

vs. National Avg

+15.2%

National: $41,590

📊 Compared to the national median of $41,590, Iowa pays 15.2% MORE for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders positions.

Purchasing Power

$53,700

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

89.2

11% below national avg

Rent/Income

24%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Iowa

10th

$43,410

25th

$46,380

Median

$47,900

75th

$49,880

90th

$52,020

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