Maintenance and Repair Workers Salary in Iowa
Maintenance and Repair Workers in Iowa earn a median of $52,160 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,160
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($49,590)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,500
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,570; the top 10% earn over $74,490. Nationally the range is $35,350 to $77,180.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64,290 median in Iowa
- Rail Car Repairers$60,550 median in Iowa
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$47,180 median in Iowa
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$38,690 median in Iowa
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$115,300 median in Iowa
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$83,830 median in Iowa
Maintenance and Repair Workers pay in Iowa
How much do maintenance and repair workers make in Iowa?
The median is $52,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,570 and the top 10% earn over $74,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for maintenance and repair workers?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $49,590). Living costs are not included.