Production Workers, All Other Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $44,030 +13.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.17
10th percentile $30,420
90th percentile $61,460
Employed locally 400
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,420
    25th
    $33,400
    50th (median)
    $44,030
    75th
    $48,950
    90th
    $61,460

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Production Workers, All Other salary vs area income 57% Median Production Workers, All Other salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Production Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $107,100
    Lewiston, ID-WA $93,420
    Decatur, IL $72,610
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $68,640
    Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $62,280
    Paducah, KY-IL $61,110

    Nearby metros — Production Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $107,100
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $51,780
    Dubuque, IA $49,930
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $49,580
    Peoria, IL $49,510
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $48,700

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,130
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,390
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $65,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,180
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $51,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Production Workers, All Other make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Production Workers, All Other in Cedar Rapids, IA is $21.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.51 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Production Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Production Workers, All Other salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 13.4% above the national median of $38,820. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Production Workers, All Other in Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Production Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $30,420 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,400.