Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Iowa
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Iowa earn a median salary of $51,790 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.9% vs the national median of $49,390. An estimated 780 paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $37,790 to $80,910 depending on location.
$51,790
Avg median salary in Iowa
$80,910
Highest paying metro
$37,790
Lowest paying metro
780
Employed in Iowa
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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $80,910 | $63,030 | $80,920 | 280 |
| Waterloo, IA | $45,240 | $36,310 | $79,350 | 130 |
| Northwest Iowa | $43,220 | $40,440 | $55,150 | 80 |
| Southeast Iowa | $37,790 | $35,830 | $49,380 | 290 |