Salaries in Southeast Iowa

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area • 443 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Family Medicine Physicians $290,000 130
      Physicians, All Other $289,460 60
      Chief Executives $139,170 270
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $137,870 220
      Physician Assistants $135,190 80
      Pharmacists $129,450 290
      Sales Managers $128,760 250
      Marketing Managers $128,540 150
      Nurse Practitioners $123,910 330
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $123,850 210
      Optometrists $122,420 70
      Human Resources Managers $118,790 150
      Managers, All Other $116,790 320
      Natural Sciences Managers $114,470 60
      Information Security Analysts $111,590 60
      Purchasing Managers $110,450 110
      Financial Managers $108,830 800
      Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $106,150 50
      Industrial Production Managers $105,330 770
      Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $104,610 60
      Public Relations Managers $103,090 50
      Electrical Engineers $101,580 110
      Software Developers $100,230 490
      Civil Engineers $99,830 190
      Medical and Health Services Managers $99,460 730
      Veterinarians $99,440 190
      Mechanical Engineers $99,320 750
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $99,240 500
      Computer Network Architects $98,630 40
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $98,110 240
      Computer Occupations, All Other $98,000 170
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $97,380 70
      Power Plant Operators $97,260 100
      Occupational Therapists $97,180 110
      Physical Therapists $97,070 320
      Industrial Engineers $96,420 790
      Facilities Managers $96,370 280
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $96,130 280
      Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $95,890 70
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $95,540 50
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $94,440 50
      Engineers, All Other $93,340 70
      Agricultural Engineers $93,090 30
      Fish and Game Wardens $92,270 30
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $92,020 50
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $91,990 150
      Construction Managers $88,930 160
      Administrative Services Managers $86,100 90
      Management Analysts $84,640 290
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $83,870 190
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $83,830 60
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $83,820 50
      Commercial Pilots $83,800 50
      Dental Hygienists $83,690 180
      Biological Scientists, All Other $81,430 50
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $81,370 250
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $81,190 230
      Chemists $80,980 70
      Personal Financial Advisors $80,900 170
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $80,660 80
      Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers $79,900
      Computer Systems Analysts $79,690 300
      Logisticians $79,240 330
      Data Scientists $78,970 130
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $78,620 30
      Chiropractors $78,610
      Project Management Specialists $77,990 480
      Financial and Investment Analysts $77,820 130
      Loan Officers $77,760 390
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $77,470 370
      Speech-Language Pathologists $77,460 140
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $77,350 40
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $76,990 210
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $76,820 80
      Cost Estimators $76,760 170
      Surveyors $76,760 50
      Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $76,560 70
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,510 850
      Registered Nurses $76,430 3,340
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $76,350 100
      General and Operations Managers $76,270 3,930
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $76,190 80
      Labor Relations Specialists $76,080 70
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $75,540 310
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $75,390 40
      Commercial and Industrial Designers $74,960 100
      Soil and Plant Scientists $74,950 130
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $74,200 40
      Lawyers $73,310 270
      Computer Programmers $73,270 60
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $71,990 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,350 2,370
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $71,270 70
      Financial Specialists, All Other $71,120 60
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $70,230 90
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $70,160 60
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $69,720 950
      Accountants and Auditors $69,570 1,310
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $69,190 80
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $69,060 60
      Health Education Specialists $68,690 40
      Education Administrators, All Other $68,640 60
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $68,290 140
      Financial Examiners $67,800 80
      Calibration Technologists and Technicians $67,750 40
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $67,530 220
      Respiratory Therapists $67,020 110
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $66,780 2,200
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $66,500 30
      Compliance Officers $66,390 270
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $66,190 570
      Conservation Scientists $65,960 100
      Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $65,940 40
      Materials Engineers $65,530 80
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $65,380 690
      School Psychologists $65,340 60
      Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $65,320 50
      Credit Analysts $65,190 40
      Mechanical Drafters $65,160 120
      Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $65,060 60
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,000 730
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $64,540 70
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,960 1,250
      Electricians $63,850 700
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $63,790 80
      Special Education Teachers, Preschool $63,540
      Instructional Coordinators $63,270 390
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,140 470
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $63,110 50
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $63,090 100
      Human Resources Specialists $63,080 780
      Tool and Die Makers $63,080 210
      Millwrights $63,070 190
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $63,020 260
      Food Scientists and Technologists $62,910 50
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $62,810 210
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $62,510 70
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,390 70
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,300 220
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $62,130 230
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $62,040 110
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $61,770 240
      Computer Network Support Specialists $61,700 100
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $61,680 160
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $61,490 100
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $61,350 110
      Construction and Building Inspectors $61,160 110
      Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,920 100
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,860 390
      Massage Therapists $60,790
      Physical Therapist Assistants $60,720 150
      Social and Community Service Managers $60,600 300
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $60,230
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $60,140 340
      Healthcare Social Workers $60,050 140
      Technical Writers $59,940 70
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $59,920 270
      Chemical Plant and System Operators $59,860 100
      Insurance Sales Agents $59,700 450
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,680 730
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,580 1,140
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $59,480 50
      Food Service Managers $58,950 170
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,890 550
      Glaziers $58,600 60
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $58,570 630
      Web Developers $58,470 30
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $58,260 180
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,140 400
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $58,070 90
      Firefighters $58,000 220
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $57,890 110
      Postal Service Clerks $57,870 250
      Machinists $57,870 1,050
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $57,740 340
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $57,630 180
      Clergy $57,520 30
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $57,460 240
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $57,450 130
      Special Education Teachers, All Other $57,150 40
      Highway Maintenance Workers $57,080 820
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $57,040 360
      Surgical Technologists $56,920 70
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $56,830 670
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $56,830 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,800 770
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $56,500 350
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $56,310 470
      Crane and Tower Operators $56,200 100
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $55,670 210
      Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $55,600 50
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $55,400 620
      Lodging Managers $55,170 40
      Training and Development Specialists $54,980 480
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $54,960 70
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $54,770 350
      Fundraisers $54,690 90
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $54,310 2,400
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $54,280 420
      Agricultural Inspectors $53,910 40
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $53,850 100
      Recreational Therapists $53,650 40
      Insulation Workers, Mechanical $53,650 50
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $52,820 70
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,770 550
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $52,530 860
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $52,500 100
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,420 2,010
      Food Science Technicians $52,180 30
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $52,040 40
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $52,000 120
      Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $52,000 80
      Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $52,000 70
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $51,880 440
      Order Clerks $51,850 220
      Paramedics $51,580 180
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $51,510 150
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $51,350 1,600
      Athletic Trainers $51,210 50
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,150 740
      Rail Car Repairers $51,110 60
      Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $50,890 50
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $50,760 90
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,420 5,090
      Computer User Support Specialists $50,340 580
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $50,280 70
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $50,220 220
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $50,190 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $50,140 150
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $50,010 160
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,900 1,290
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $49,200 380
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $49,190 70
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $49,140 900
      Chemical Technicians $49,110 40
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $49,010 140
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,910 1,350
      Writers and Authors $48,890 40
      Food Batchmakers $48,820 1,060
      Advertising Sales Agents $48,810 110
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $48,810 470
      Public Relations Specialists $48,590 230
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $48,560 120
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,550 1,720
      Woodworkers, All Other $48,440 40
      Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $48,350 110
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $48,280 80
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $48,220 120
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $48,180 280
      Helpers--Production Workers $48,180 410
      Sheet Metal Workers $48,040 280
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $48,030 650
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $47,960 80
      Community Health Workers $47,910 40
      Procurement Clerks $47,840 60
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,800 370
      Agricultural Equipment Operators $47,690 330
      Production Workers, All Other $47,670 1,210
      Tax Preparers $47,650
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $47,650 1,480
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,620 740
      Carpenters $47,580 730
      Pourers and Casters, Metal $47,470 30
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $47,440 190
      Bus Drivers, School $47,270 810
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,090 1,050
      Medical Records Specialists $47,050 230
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $47,050 200
      Interpreters and Translators $46,960 70
      Sailors and Marine Oilers $46,950 50
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,950 2,200
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $46,940 150
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $46,820 260
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $46,800 240
      Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $46,770 160
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $46,760 90
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,750 220
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $46,570 2,680
      Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $46,550 100
      Foundry Mold and Coremakers $46,530 80
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,510 5,820
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,480 580
      Construction Laborers $46,450 1,560
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,440 880
      Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,390 50
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $46,370 200
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $46,340 180
      Roofers $46,240 90
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $46,010 110
      Conveyor Operators and Tenders $45,980 60
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $45,970 350
      Graphic Designers $45,850 200
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $45,690 160
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,650 90
      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $45,470 70
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $45,460 100
      Slaughterers and Meat Packers $45,460 1,030
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,440 1,690
      Dental Assistants $45,190 450
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $45,050 140
      Chefs and Head Cooks $45,040 110
      Medical Equipment Repairers $44,930 50
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,920 180
      Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $44,680 30
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $44,640 210
      Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders $44,610 60
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $44,590 250
      Motorcycle Mechanics $44,490 40
      Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $44,450 180
      Credit Counselors $44,400 40
      Interior Designers $44,250 60
      Editors $44,160 50
      Prepress Technicians and Workers $44,090 50
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,370 4,670
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,300 1,170
      Parts Salespersons $43,270 410
      Producers and Directors $42,730 50
      Legal Support Workers, All Other $42,700 120
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $42,650 170
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $42,640 90
      Billing and Posting Clerks $42,520 350
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $42,480 300
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $41,820 880
      Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $41,550
      New Accounts Clerks $41,530 110
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $41,480
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $41,050 380
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $40,560 600
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,440 730
      Emergency Medical Technicians $40,360 260
      Agricultural Technicians $40,340 60
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $40,180 140
      Sewing Machine Operators $40,150 150
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $40,010 70
      Pharmacy Technicians $39,900 540
      Helpers--Electricians $39,900 30
      Tree Trimmers and Pruners $39,520 120
      Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $39,460 80
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $39,380 100
      Printing Press Operators $39,350 310
      Office Clerks, General $39,320 3,020
      Customer Service Representatives $39,220 2,450
      Word Processors and Typists $39,150 30
      Social and Human Service Assistants $39,130 680
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,020 1,640
      File Clerks $38,980 50
      Driver/Sales Workers $38,910 450
      Data Entry Keyers $38,770 130
      Light Truck Drivers $38,750 760
      Medical Assistants $38,520 530
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $38,330 70
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $38,170 290
      Tire Repairers and Changers $38,150 120
      Medical Equipment Preparers $38,050 60
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $38,040 110
      Opticians, Dispensing $37,970 150
      Funeral Attendants $37,960 100
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $37,900 70
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $37,860 640
      Nursing Assistants $37,840 2,960
      Audio and Video Technicians $37,800 40
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $37,790 290
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $37,730 4,450
      Print Binding and Finishing Workers $37,600 60
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,390 1,220
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $37,370 290
      Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $37,320 50
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $37,250 140
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $37,200 40
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $37,150 230
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $36,950 80
      Phlebotomists $36,880 120
      Rehabilitation Counselors $36,840 160
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,740 1,610
      Physical Therapist Aides $36,550 30
      Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $36,510 40
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $36,430 150
      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $36,390 90
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,390 240
      Bill and Account Collectors $36,390 70
      Coaches and Scouts $36,380 330
      Pest Control Workers $36,360 60
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,240 910
      Tellers $36,080 780
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $36,060
      Security Guards $35,960 600
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $35,700 770
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $35,540 40
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,470 950
      Stockers and Order Fillers $35,470 3,320
      Counter and Rental Clerks $35,290 160
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $35,270 70
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,940 3,030
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $34,890 600
      Couriers and Messengers $34,730 40
      Library Technicians $34,580 230
      Bakers $34,400 170
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $34,390 120
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,340 530
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,040 570
      Legislators $33,840 70
      Tutors $33,550 100
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $31,510 250
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $31,500 130
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,240 1,360
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,200 310
      Cooks, Restaurant $31,120 1,390
      Cooks, Short Order $30,890 180
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $30,750 180
      Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $30,470 80
      Recreation Workers $29,830 350
      Pharmacy Aides $29,450 90
      Retail Salespersons $29,060 4,430
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $28,980 1,030
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $28,950 180
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $28,710 340
      Floral Designers $28,700 60
      Food Preparation Workers $28,640 700
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $28,540 700
      Parking Attendants $28,440 60
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $28,340 90
      Residential Advisors $28,080 50
      Cashiers $27,880 6,150
      Library Assistants, Clerical $27,620 220
      Cooks, Fast Food $27,420 950
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $27,400 230
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,340 4,530
      Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $26,790 70
      Tour and Travel Guides $26,410 30
      First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $26,000 30
      School Bus Monitors $25,770 50
      Childcare Workers $24,850 660
      Animal Caretakers $24,780 340
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $24,590 350
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $24,230 410
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $24,220 3,700
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $23,830 320
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $23,680 200
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $22,880 70
      Waiters and Waitresses $21,950 2,140
      Bartenders $21,720 1,040
      Dishwashers $21,670 330
      Photographers $20,890 50