Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $63,150 -1% vs national
Median hourly $30.36
10th percentile $47,240
90th percentile $82,970
Employed locally 110
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,240
    25th
    $60,020
    50th (median)
    $63,150
    75th
    $67,870
    90th
    $82,970

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 85% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Machinery Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lewiston, ID-WA $93,770
    Fairbanks-College, AK $93,480
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,990
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $91,430
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $90,600
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,420

    Nearby metros — Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,990
    District of Columbia $85,380
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $82,730
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $80,090
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,830
    Peoria, IL $74,530

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,700
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,320
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57,110
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$50,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Machinery Mechanics make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Iowa City, IA is $30.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.79 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Industrial Machinery Mechanics salaries?

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Iowa City, IA is 1% below the national median of $63,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Iowa City?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $47,240 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,020.