How much does a drilling and boring machine tool setter make in Iowa?
$43,860a year
Median yearly pay for drilling and boring machine tool setters in Iowa. That is $21.09 an hour or $3,655 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.09
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,720Median: $43,860Highest 10%: $61,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,720 | $19.58 | |
| 25th | $40,720 | $19.58 | |
| Median | $43,860 | $21.09 | |
| 75th | $52,940 | $25.45 | |
| 90th | $61,020 | $29.34 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for drilling and boring machine tool setters.
| 26. West Virginia | $45,060 |
| 27. Missouri | $44,990 |
| 28. Texas | $44,350 |
| 29. Iowa | $43,860 |
| 30. Connecticut | $41,080 |
| 31. Indiana | $39,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drilling and boring machine tool setter make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $21.09 ($43,860 a year).
Do drilling and boring machine tool setters make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $43,860 against $49,080 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Iowa rank for drilling and boring machine tool setter pay?
Iowa ranks 29 of 31 states.
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.