Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Iowa
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Iowa | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $44,920 | $45,190 | -0.6% vs US |
| State Rank | #23 of 49 states | ||
| Employment | 1,200 jobs | 70,110 jobs | 1.7% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $37,770 | $18.16 |
| 25th Percentile | $39,480 | $18.98 |
| Median | $44,920 | $21.60 |
| 75th Percentile | $48,360 | $23.25 |
| 90th Percentile | $68,400 | $32.89 |
