Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Iowa
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Iowa earn a median salary of $47,083 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.3% vs the national median of $45,130. An estimated 370 extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $40,460 to $51,880 depending on location.
$47,083
Avg median salary in Iowa
$51,880
Highest paying metro
$40,460
Lowest paying metro
370
Employed in Iowa
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Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $51,880 | $48,000 | $63,250 | 130 |
| Northwest Iowa | $49,250 | $47,540 | $61,520 | 30 |
| Southwest Iowa | $48,940 | $41,870 | $48,940 | 50 |
| Northeast Iowa | $46,320 | $42,840 | $56,510 | 30 |
| Southeast Iowa | $45,650 | $42,840 | $47,440 | 90 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $40,460 | $38,150 | $47,150 | 40 |