Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Iowa
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Iowa | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $47,850 | $45,590 | +5.0% vs US |
| State Rank | #11 of 50 states | Top 20 state | |
| Employment | 2,320 jobs | 174,430 jobs | 1.3% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $37,810 | $18.18 |
| 25th Percentile | $42,940 | $20.64 |
| Median | $47,850 | $23.00 |
| 75th Percentile | $51,160 | $24.60 |
| 90th Percentile | $55,660 | $26.76 |
