How much does a machinist make in Iowa?
$57,540a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in Iowa. That is $27.66 an hour or $4,795 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.66
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,500Median: $57,540Highest 10%: $71,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,500 | $21.39 | |
| 25th | $49,190 | $23.65 | |
| Median | $57,540 | $27.66 | |
| 75th | $61,530 | $29.58 | |
| 90th | $71,160 | $34.21 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $61,710 |
| Ames, IA | $60,200 |
| Des Moines, IA | $59,290 |
| Dubuque, IA | $58,890 |
| Omaha, NE | $58,540 |
| Waterloo, IA | $58,100 |
| Sioux City, IA | $56,350 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $56,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for machinists.
| 33. Pennsylvania | $57,810 |
| 34. Indiana | $57,800 |
| 35. Rhode Island | $57,760 |
| 36. Iowa | $57,540 |
| 37. California | $57,190 |
| 38. Florida | $57,140 |
| 39. Nebraska | $55,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $27.66 ($57,540 a year).
Do machinists make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $57,540 against $58,750 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Iowa rank for machinist pay?
Iowa ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays machinists the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $61,710 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.