Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Iowa
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Iowa earn a median salary of $53,954 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +15.1% vs the national median of $46,890. An estimated 610 crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $43,770 to $62,640 depending on location.
$53,954
Avg median salary in Iowa
$62,640
Highest paying metro
$43,770
Lowest paying metro
610
Employed in Iowa
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inCrushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $62,640 | $62,640 | $62,650 | — |
| Southeast Iowa | $60,230 | $60,210 | $60,240 | — |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $58,530 | $49,440 | $59,520 | 70 |
| Des Moines, IA | $58,000 | $49,050 | $61,440 | 200 |
| Ames, IA | $56,850 | $54,050 | $56,850 | 40 |
| Northwest Iowa | $48,750 | $45,910 | $60,370 | 220 |
| Northeast Iowa | $48,520 | $48,310 | $55,660 | — |
| Southwest Iowa | $48,300 | $43,790 | $55,290 | 40 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $43,770 | $36,520 | $63,920 | 40 |