Machinists Salary in Northeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $50,590 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.32
10th percentile $41,550
90th percentile $61,640
Employed locally 220
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,550
    25th
    $47,530
    50th (median)
    $50,590
    75th
    $56,890
    90th
    $61,640

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,680
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,140
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $56,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,740
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Northeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Northeast Iowa is $24.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.97 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Northeast Iowa is 9.9% below the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $41,550 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,530.