How much does a production make in Iowa?
$60,320a year
Median yearly pay for productions in Iowa. That is $29.00 an hour or $5,027 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.00
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,370Median: $60,320Highest 10%: $80,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,370 | $21.81 | |
| 25th | $50,290 | $24.18 | |
| Median | $60,320 | $29.00 | |
| 75th | $65,760 | $31.62 | |
| 90th | $80,550 | $38.73 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dubuque, IA | $63,370 |
| Davenport, IA | $62,420 |
| Ames, IA | $60,800 |
| Des Moines, IA | $60,320 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $59,180 |
| Waterloo, IA | $57,430 |
| Sioux City, IA | $56,800 |
| Omaha, NE | $55,540 |
| Iowa City, IA | $54,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for productions.
| 17. New York | $60,920 |
| 18. Oregon | $60,790 |
| 19. Vermont | $60,560 |
| 20. Iowa | $60,320 |
| 21. Massachusetts | $60,280 |
| 22. Maine | $60,200 |
| 23. Louisiana | $60,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $29.00 ($60,320 a year).
Do productions make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $60,320 against $59,650 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Iowa rank for production pay?
Iowa ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays productions the most?
Dubuque, IA, with a median of $63,370 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.