Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,900 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.24
10th percentile $47,140
90th percentile $78,040
Employed locally 460
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,140
    25th
    $53,230
    50th (median)
    $62,900
    75th
    $70,200
    90th
    $78,040

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,370
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,850
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $57,310
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $62,390
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $55,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Northeast Iowa is $30.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Northeast Iowa is 1.3% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $47,140 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,230.