Machinists Salary in Southeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $57,870 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.82
10th percentile $42,430
90th percentile $62,830
Employed locally 1,050
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,430
    25th
    $47,920
    50th (median)
    $57,870
    75th
    $58,870
    90th
    $62,830

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,350
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,420
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,550
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,910
    Production Workers, All Other $47,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Southeast Iowa is $27.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.76 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Southeast Iowa is 3.1% above 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $42,430 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,920.