How much does a maintenance worker make in Iowa?
$64,760a year
Median yearly pay for maintenance workers in Iowa. That is $31.13 an hour or $5,397 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.13
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,640Median: $64,760Highest 10%: $79,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,640 | $23.87 | |
| 25th | $58,660 | $28.20 | |
| Median | $64,760 | $31.13 | |
| 75th | $79,340 | $38.14 | |
| 90th | $79,340 | $38.14 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Waterloo, IA | $65,760 |
| Omaha, NE | $62,710 |
| Des Moines, IA | $60,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for maintenance workers.
| 8. Virginia | $65,500 |
| 9. South Carolina | $64,910 |
| 10. Tennessee | $64,790 |
| 11. Iowa | $64,760 |
| 12. Wisconsin | $64,310 |
| 13. Colorado | $64,010 |
| 14. Missouri | $63,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a maintenance worker make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $31.13 ($64,760 a year).
Do maintenance workers make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $64,760 against $60,850 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Iowa rank for maintenance worker pay?
Iowa ranks 11 of 46 states.
Which city in Iowa pays maintenance workers the most?
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA, with a median of $65,760 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.