How much does a production worker make in Iowa City?
$35,040a year
Median yearly pay for production workers in the Iowa City, IA metro area. That is $16.85 an hour or $2,920 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.85
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 285 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,620Median: $35,040Highest 10%: $52,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,620 | $10.39 | |
| 25th | $31,720 | $15.25 | |
| Median | $35,040 | $16.85 | |
| 75th | $43,680 | $21.00 | |
| 90th | $52,210 | $25.10 |
Other cities in Iowa
Median yearly pay for production workers.
| 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 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
Related jobs in Iowa City
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Salaries for every job in Iowa City, IAFrequently asked questions
How much does a production worker make an hour in Iowa City?
The median hourly pay in the Iowa City, IA metro area is $16.85 ($35,040 a year).
Do production workers make more in Iowa City than the national average?
No: $35,040 against $40,110 nationally, 13% less.
How does Iowa City compare with the rest of Iowa?
The median in Iowa is $44,450, so Iowa City pays 21% less.
Where does Iowa City rank for production worker pay?
285 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a production worker make starting out in Iowa City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,210 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.