Cutters and Trimmers Salary in Iowa
Cutters and Trimmers in Iowa earn a median of $48,580 a year, +28% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,580
- vs. U.S. median
- +28% ($38,020)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,030; the top 10% earn over $50,370. Nationally the range is $26,630 to $57,870.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Sewing Machine Operators$35,870 median in Iowa
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$42,450 median in Iowa
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$37,470 median in Iowa
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$34,050 median in Iowa
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$46,970 median in Iowa
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$46,670 median in Iowa
Cutters and Trimmers pay in Iowa
How much do cutters and trimmers make in Iowa?
The median is $48,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,030 and the top 10% earn over $50,370. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for cutters and trimmers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 30 (+28% vs. the national median of $38,020). Living costs are not included.