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Salary · Iowa · BLS OEWS May 2024

Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic Salary in Iowa

In Iowa, patternmakers, metal and plastic earn a median of $63,300 per year.

Median (Iowa)
$63,300
Bottom 10%
$48,990
Top 10%
$69,100
Employed in Iowa
40

How Iowa compares

Refit analysis ·In Iowa, patternmakers, metal and plastic earn a median of $63,300 — 16% above the national median of $54,540. Locally the range runs $48,990 to $69,100. About 40 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Iowa ranks #7 of 15 states for patternmakers, metal and plastic pay — roughly the 57th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Illinois, $80,190) by 27%. State employment of about 40 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$54,540
US bottom 10%
$39,150
US top 10%
$79,690

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Active Learning
  • Mathematics
  • Writing

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