Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Iowa earn a median salary of $44,933 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +9.9% vs the national median of $40,900. An estimated 7,620 packaging and filling machine operators and tenders are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $37,820 to $65,570 depending on location.
$44,933
Avg median salary in Iowa
$65,570
Highest paying metro
$37,820
Lowest paying metro
7,620
Employed in Iowa
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Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $65,570 | $42,240 | $75,990 | 1,080 |
| Southeast Iowa | $48,550 | $38,950 | $50,880 | 1,720 |
| Ames, IA | $47,630 | $39,420 | $47,630 | 320 |
| Dubuque, IA | $45,820 | $39,120 | $48,370 | 180 |
| Southwest Iowa | $45,050 | $37,680 | $47,510 | 470 |
| Waterloo, IA | $44,180 | $37,970 | $50,390 | 150 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $43,400 | $38,710 | $44,900 | 780 |
| Northwest Iowa | $41,600 | $37,730 | $46,970 | 900 |
| Des Moines, IA | $40,670 | $36,300 | $46,950 | 650 |
| Northeast Iowa | $39,820 | $36,200 | $48,280 | 610 |
| Iowa City, IA | $39,080 | $32,210 | $45,360 | 70 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $37,820 | $34,630 | $46,340 | 690 |