How much does a food processing worker make in Iowa?
$41,740a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in Iowa. That is $20.07 an hour or $3,478 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.07
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 5,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,230Median: $41,740Highest 10%: $43,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,230 | $19.34 | |
| 25th | $40,320 | $19.38 | |
| Median | $41,740 | $20.07 | |
| 75th | $42,160 | $20.27 | |
| 90th | $43,140 | $20.74 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux City, IA | $46,350 |
| Ames, IA | $43,520 |
| Des Moines, IA | $42,960 |
| Omaha, NE | $42,600 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $41,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food processing workers.
| 13. Wyoming | $42,740 |
| 14. Tennessee | $42,690 |
| 15. Minnesota | $41,800 |
| 16. Iowa | $41,740 |
| 17. Pennsylvania | $41,620 |
| 18. Utah | $41,400 |
| 19. Florida | $41,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $20.07 ($41,740 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $41,740 against $39,680 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Iowa rank for food processing worker pay?
Iowa ranks 16 of 46 states.
Which city in Iowa pays food processing workers the most?
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, with a median of $46,350 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.