Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Iowa

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Iowa

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Iowa earn a median salary of $51,425 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, +9.3% vs the national median of $47,060. An estimated 1,500 welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $47,430 to $57,040 depending on location.

$51,425 Avg median salary in Iowa
$57,040 Highest paying metro
$47,430 Lowest paying metro
1,500 Employed in Iowa

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      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries by city in Iowa

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Southeast Iowa $57,040 $49,100 $60,850 360
      Ames, IA $56,850 $55,550 $56,850 70
      Davenport, IA-IL $52,980 $48,620 $59,600 90
      Northeast Iowa $52,380 $51,700 $52,380 160
      Waterloo, IA $51,460 $47,720 $56,080 80
      Des Moines, IA $51,260 $47,600 $57,730 330
      Cedar Rapids, IA $50,670 $47,110 $57,200 90
      Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $49,330 $49,330 $58,900 100
      Dubuque, IA $48,660 $48,640 $58,080 —
      Northwest Iowa $47,610 $41,600 $51,090 150
      Southwest Iowa $47,430 $45,760 $50,000 70

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