Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Iowa
Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Iowa earn a median of $64,400 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,400
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($64,520)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,050
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,770; the top 10% earn over $82,780. Nationally the range is $46,120 to $95,170.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$64,760 median in Iowa
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$47,180 median in Iowa
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$100,500 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64,290 median in Iowa
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$69,890 median in Iowa
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$72,670 median in Iowa
Industrial Machinery Mechanics pay in Iowa
How much do industrial machinery mechanics make in Iowa?
The median is $64,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,770 and the top 10% earn over $82,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for industrial machinery mechanics?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 51 (0% vs. the national median of $64,520). Living costs are not included.