Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Northeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $40,710 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.57
10th percentile $40,710
90th percentile $59,840
National median $48,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,710
    25th
    $40,710
    50th (median)
    $40,710
    75th
    $54,400
    90th
    $59,840

    Top-paying metros for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Decatur, AL $110,760
    Fort Wayne, IN $68,930
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $66,720
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $65,160
    Reading, PA $64,860
    Louisiana $64,010

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,680
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,140
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$56,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,740
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make per hour in Northeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Northeast Iowa is $19.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.77 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa above or below average for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salaries?

    The median Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary in Northeast Iowa is 16.3% below the national median of $48,630. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (10th percentile) earn around $40,710 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,710.