Machinists pay in Iowa
$56,960avg. a year
$27.39 an hour · 2,880 employed
Machinists in Iowa earn an average of $56,960 a year. That is $2,360 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $59,320. The best-paying metro area is Ames, IA at $62,700.
$57,540Median pay
$27.39Average hourly
+33%Avg. pay since 2020
#38Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Iowa metro areas
Average pay for machinists by metro area. Swipe to see all 8.
160 jobs
Ames, IA
$62,700
$30.14 an hour
2600 jobs
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
$62,140
$29.87 an hour
3240 jobs
Omaha, NE-IA
$59,750
$28.72 an hour
4180 jobs
Dubuque, IA
$57,270
$27.54 an hour
5180 jobs
Cedar Rapids, IA
$57,040
$27.42 an hour
6180 jobs
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA
$57,000
$27.40 an hour
7210 jobs
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
$56,640
$27.23 an hour
880 jobs
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
$53,180
$25.57 an hour
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Updated every yearNew figures each spring when BLS releases them. This site uses May 2025 data.
Machinists pay in Iowa, charted
Pay over time
Iowa, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Iowa machinists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
May 2025 · Iowa highlighted · tap a state
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Iowa vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $59,320 | $28.52 |
| Iowa | $56,960 | $27.39 |
| Minnesota | $62,310 | $29.96 |
| Missouri | $61,340 | $29.49 |
| Nebraska | $59,090 | $28.41 |
| Illinois | $58,920 | $28.33 |
| Wisconsin | $57,860 | $27.82 |
Related jobs in Iowa
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55,580
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,960
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,170
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,140
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,130
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,300
Average pay, Iowa, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do machinists make in Iowa?
The average is $56,960 a year, and the median is $57,540. That is $2,360 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $59,320.
What is the hourly wage in Iowa?
$27.39 an hour on average; the median is $27.66.
Where in Iowa do they earn the most?
Ames, IA ($62,700), followed by Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL ($62,140). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Sioux City, IA-NE-SD ($53,180).
How does Iowa rank?
Iowa ranks #38 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 51-4041. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national machinists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.