How much does a cutting make in Iowa?
$48,240a year
Median yearly pay for cuttings in Iowa. That is $23.19 an hour or $4,020 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.19
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,550Median: $48,240Highest 10%: $57,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,550 | $17.57 | |
| 25th | $40,120 | $19.29 | |
| Median | $48,240 | $23.19 | |
| 75th | $52,730 | $25.35 | |
| 90th | $57,490 | $27.64 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dubuque, IA | $49,740 |
| Omaha, NE | $49,610 |
| Waterloo, IA | $49,600 |
| Davenport, IA | $49,430 |
| Des Moines, IA | $48,510 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $46,170 |
| Sioux City, IA | $40,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cuttings.
| 11. California | $48,450 |
| 12. North Dakota | $48,400 |
| 13. Missouri | $48,310 |
| 14. Iowa | $48,240 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $48,170 |
| 16. New Hampshire | $48,110 |
| 17. Pennsylvania | $47,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cutting make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $23.19 ($48,240 a year).
Do cuttings make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $48,240 against $46,330 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Iowa rank for cutting pay?
Iowa ranks 14 of 49 states.
Which city in Iowa pays cuttings the most?
Dubuque, IA, with a median of $49,740 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.