How much does a material moving worker make in Iowa?
$50,960a year
Median yearly pay for material moving workers in Iowa. That is $24.50 an hour or $4,247 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.50
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,400Median: $50,960Highest 10%: $81,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,400 | $16.54 | |
| 25th | $44,500 | $21.39 | |
| Median | $50,960 | $24.50 | |
| 75th | $62,550 | $30.07 | |
| 90th | $81,550 | $39.21 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for material moving workers.
| 9. Alabama | $52,710 |
| 10. Maine | $51,450 |
| 11. Maryland | $51,190 |
| 12. Iowa | $50,960 |
| 13. Georgia | $50,160 |
| 14. Indiana | $50,040 |
| 15. Virginia | $49,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a material moving worker make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $24.50 ($50,960 a year).
Do material moving workers make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $50,960 against $41,800 nationally, 22% more.
Where does Iowa rank for material moving worker pay?
Iowa ranks 12 of 37 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.