How much does a packer and packager make in Iowa City?
$37,340a year
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers in the Iowa City, IA metro area. That is $17.95 an hour or $3,112 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.95
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 83 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,200Median: $37,340Highest 10%: $46,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,200 | $15.48 | |
| 25th | $35,920 | $17.27 | |
| Median | $37,340 | $17.95 | |
| 75th | $39,750 | $19.11 | |
| 90th | $46,090 | $22.16 |
Other cities in Iowa
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers.
| Omaha, NE | $38,880 |
| Dubuque, IA | $38,120 |
| Des Moines, IA | $37,540 |
| Sioux City, IA | $37,390 |
| Waterloo, IA | $36,010 |
| Davenport, IA | $35,020 |
| Ames, IA | $34,490 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $29,870 |
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Salaries for every job in Iowa City, IAFrequently asked questions
How much does a packer and packager make an hour in Iowa City?
The median hourly pay in the Iowa City, IA metro area is $17.95 ($37,340 a year).
Do packer and packagers make more in Iowa City than the national average?
Yes: $37,340 against $36,280 nationally, 3% more.
How does Iowa City compare with the rest of Iowa?
The median in Iowa is $37,470, so Iowa City pays 0% more.
Where does Iowa City rank for packer and packager pay?
83 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a packer and packager make starting out in Iowa City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,090 or more.
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.