How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make in Iowa?
$45,660a year
Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in Iowa. That is $21.95 an hour or $3,805 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.95
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,040Median: $45,660Highest 10%: $63,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,040 | $17.81 | |
| 25th | $40,810 | $19.62 | |
| Median | $45,660 | $21.95 | |
| 75th | $51,560 | $24.79 | |
| 90th | $63,230 | $30.40 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $67,700 |
| Des Moines, IA | $51,100 |
| Ames, IA | $48,250 |
| Dubuque, IA | $47,640 |
| Omaha, NE | $44,140 |
| Sioux City, IA | $43,700 |
| Waterloo, IA | $43,040 |
| Davenport, IA | $40,600 |
| Iowa City, IA | $38,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders.
| 9. Nebraska | $46,220 |
| 10. Wisconsin | $46,220 |
| 11. Colorado | $46,010 |
| 12. Iowa | $45,660 |
| 13. Kentucky | $45,450 |
| 14. Oregon | $45,180 |
| 15. Virginia | $44,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $21.95 ($45,660 a year).
Do packaging and filling machine operator and tenders make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $45,660 against $43,220 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Iowa rank for packaging and filling machine operator and tender pay?
Iowa ranks 12 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa pays packaging and filling machine operator and tenders the most?
Cedar Rapids, IA, with a median of $67,700 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.