How much does a Machinists make per hour in Northwest Iowa?

Machinists Salary in Northwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $49,400 -12% vs national

Median hourly $23.75

10th percentile $37,310

90th percentile $62,910

Employed locally 270

National median $56,150

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Machinists

Northwest Iowa

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$37,310

25th

$42,430

50th (median)

$49,400

75th

$57,460

90th

$62,910

Top-paying metros for Machinists

Metro area	Median 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 Northwest Iowa

Occupation	Median salary
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	$47,260
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$47,410
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$68,550
Food Batchmakers	$49,760
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	$41,600
Slaughterers and Meat Packers	$41,290

Frequently asked questions

How much do Machinists make per hour in Northwest Iowa?

The median hourly wage for Machinists in Northwest Iowa is $23.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.70 or more per hour.

Is Northwest Iowa above or below average for Machinists salaries?

The median Machinists salary in Northwest Iowa is 12% 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 Northwest Iowa?

Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,310 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,430.