Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Iowa
Helpers--Production Workers in Iowa earn a median salary of $46,925 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, +22.8% vs the national median of $38,220. An estimated 2,020 helpers--production workers are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $41,260 to $50,740 depending on location.
$46,925
Avg median salary in Iowa
$50,740
Highest paying metro
$41,260
Lowest paying metro
2,020
Employed in Iowa
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Helpers--Production Workers
inHelpers--Production Workers salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Iowa | $50,740 | $40,410 | $50,750 | 70 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $49,000 | $47,720 | $49,000 | 130 |
| Waterloo, IA | $48,830 | $42,710 | $48,830 | 430 |
| Dubuque, IA | $48,290 | $40,120 | $50,410 | 80 |
| Southeast Iowa | $48,180 | $40,620 | $49,070 | 410 |
| Northwest Iowa | $48,000 | $42,340 | $49,050 | 340 |
| Ames, IA | $47,590 | $29,440 | $50,820 | 50 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $47,480 | $39,020 | $50,440 | 110 |
| Des Moines, IA | $45,210 | $41,060 | $49,650 | 190 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $41,600 | $39,870 | $44,400 | 80 |
| Northeast Iowa | $41,260 | $38,190 | $47,720 | 130 |