Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Iowa
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Iowa | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $45,380 | $41,230 | +10.1% vs US |
| State Rank | #13 of 50 states | Top 20 state | |
| Employment | 2,770 jobs | 154,820 jobs | 1.8% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $33,750 | $16.23 |
| 25th Percentile | $37,580 | $18.07 |
| Median | $45,380 | $21.82 |
| 75th Percentile | $51,100 | $24.57 |
| 90th Percentile | $58,770 | $28.26 |
