Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Iowa
Sewing Machine Operators in Iowa earn a median salary of $37,312 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, +3.6% vs the national median of $36,000. An estimated 800 sewing machine operators are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $30,880 to $45,410 depending on location.
$37,312
Avg median salary in Iowa
$45,410
Highest paying metro
$30,880
Lowest paying metro
800
Employed in Iowa
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Sewing Machine Operators salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | $45,410 | $37,300 | $45,410 | 40 |
| Southeast Iowa | $40,150 | $31,200 | $51,490 | 150 |
| Dubuque, IA | $38,820 | $37,900 | $42,470 | 50 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $38,130 | $33,000 | $42,630 | 70 |
| Des Moines, IA | $38,100 | $30,930 | $45,620 | 110 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $36,660 | $31,790 | $37,790 | 40 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $36,580 | $27,570 | $39,150 | 50 |
| Southwest Iowa | $35,940 | $29,780 | $42,120 | 60 |
| Northwest Iowa | $35,450 | $28,760 | $37,910 | 130 |
| Waterloo, IA | $34,310 | $29,350 | $38,580 | 60 |
| Northeast Iowa | $30,880 | $28,610 | $37,560 | 40 |