How much does a loading and moving machine operator make in Iowa?
$48,490a year
Median yearly pay for loading and moving machine operators in Iowa. That is $23.31 an hour or $4,041 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.31
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 20
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,560Median: $48,490Highest 10%: $59,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,560 | $22.38 | |
| 25th | $46,830 | $22.51 | |
| Median | $48,490 | $23.31 | |
| 75th | $59,070 | $28.40 | |
| 90th | $59,260 | $28.49 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for loading and moving machine operators.
| 15. Missouri | $52,040 |
| 16. Georgia | $50,380 |
| 17. Louisiana | $48,670 |
| 18. Iowa | $48,490 |
| 19. Texas | $47,310 |
| 20. Oklahoma | $44,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a loading and moving machine operator make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $23.31 ($48,490 a year).
Do loading and moving machine operators make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $48,490 against $74,500 nationally, 35% less.
Where does Iowa rank for loading and moving machine operator pay?
Iowa ranks 18 of 20 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.