How much does a production worker make in Iowa?
$44,450a year
Median yearly pay for production workers in Iowa. That is $21.37 an hour or $3,704 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.37
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,680Median: $44,450Highest 10%: $60,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,680 | $14.75 | |
| 25th | $36,190 | $17.40 | |
| Median | $44,450 | $21.37 | |
| 75th | $51,870 | $24.94 | |
| 90th | $60,650 | $29.16 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ames, IA | $70,690 |
| Dubuque, IA | $48,750 |
| Waterloo, IA | $48,300 |
| Omaha, NE | $45,410 |
| Des Moines, IA | $40,660 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $39,250 |
| Iowa City, IA | $35,040 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for production workers.
| 14. Connecticut | $45,140 |
| 15. North Dakota | $45,100 |
| 16. South Dakota | $44,910 |
| 17. Iowa | $44,450 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $44,290 |
| 19. Oklahoma | $44,120 |
| 20. Alaska | $43,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production worker make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $21.37 ($44,450 a year).
Do production workers make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $44,450 against $40,110 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Iowa rank for production worker pay?
Iowa ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays production workers the most?
Ames, IA, with a median of $70,690 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.