Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Iowa
Helpers--Production Workers in Iowa earn a median of $45,560 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,560
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($39,070)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,070
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,850; the top 10% earn over $54,390. Nationally the range is $31,140 to $53,410.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$46,220 median in Iowa
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$45,250 median in Iowa
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$49,220 median in Iowa
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45,660 median in Iowa
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$62,590 median in Iowa
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,110 median in Iowa
Helpers--Production Workers pay in Iowa
How much do helpers--production workers make in Iowa?
The median is $45,560 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,850 and the top 10% earn over $54,390. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for helpers--production workers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 49 (+17% vs. the national median of $39,070). Living costs are not included.