IA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 51-7042

Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing Salary in Iowa

Median Annual Salary $47,890 +18% above national average (national: $40,440)
$47,980Mean Annual
$23Median Hourly
1,570Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$47,890
$46,590
10th pct.
$51,490
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$46,590$22.40
25th percentile$47,870$23.02
50th percentile (median)$47,890$23.02
75th percentile$48,030$23.09
90th percentile (top earners)$51,490$24.75
Mean (average)$47,980$23.07

How Iowa Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Iowa
Iowa (current) $47,890
Washington $50,170 +5%
Oregon $49,430 +3%
Minnesota $48,920 +2%
Montana $47,940 +0%
Nebraska $47,590 -1%
Rhode Island $47,570 -1%
Michigan $46,180 -4%
Louisiana $46,040 -4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing salary in Iowa?

The mean woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing salary in Iowa is $47,980 per year. The median (middle) salary is $47,890 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing in Iowa?

Entry-level woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawings (10th percentile) in Iowa typically earn around $46,590 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $47,870 per year.

What is the highest Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing salary in Iowa?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Iowa make approximately $51,490 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $48,030 per year.

How does the Iowa Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing salary compare to the national average?

The median woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing salary in Iowa is $47,890, which is +18% above national average of $40,440.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes